Program Overview
The International Relations minor at York College of Pennsylvania provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global affairs, international relations, and political systems. Through a combination of required and elective courses, students gain knowledge and skills for diverse career paths in government, international organizations, journalism, and graduate studies. The program emphasizes the exploration of significant global issues, equipping students to navigate the complexities of the international arena.
Program Outline
This minor equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for diverse career paths in government, international organizations, journalism, and graduate studies.
Outline:
- Credits: 18 credits
- Program Components:
- Required Courses (9 credits):
- PS 102 Contemporary Global Issues (3 credits)
- PS 110 Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
- PS 302 International Relations (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (3 credits):
- Choose one course from the following:
- PS 243 Government and Politics of Africa
- PS 244 Government and Politics of East Asia
- PS 245 Government and Politics of Latin America
- PS 246 Government and Politics of the Middle East
- PS 247 Government and Politics of Eastern Europe and Russia
- PS 248 Government and Politics of the Caribbean
- PS 250 Government and Politics of South Asia
- PS 260 Comparative Politics
- Advanced Elective Courses (6 credits):
- Choose two courses from the following:
- PS 303 American Foreign Policy
- PS 304 American-East Asian Relations
- PS 306 International Organizations
- PS 307 International Law
- PS 308 International Political Economy
- PS 309 International Organizations
- PS 406 International Peace and Security
- PS 473 Social Movements Around the World
- PS 479 European Union
Careers:
The context mentions that the International Relations minor prepares students for diverse career paths in government, international organizations, journalism, and graduate studies.
Other:
The minor equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the international arena and pursue various career paths.