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The University of Waterloo is committed to International Studies through overseas study programs in a number of departments, through research associations with overseas universities, and through the personal commitments and associations of many faculty members. This Minor capitalizes on this experience. It will lead students to an understanding of the world's diverse communities and of the cultural and political implications of achieving closer relations. The International Studies Minor is expected to prove useful to those planning a career in the public service or in those parts of the private sector which have international interests. It should prove attractive also to those intending to teach in those disciplines in which new curricula are increasing the international component. Further, it will provide a background from which students might apply for admission to graduate programs in International Studies.

Requirements

Students enrolled in any degree program may pursue a minor designation in International Studies.

The International Studies Minor requires successful completion of a minimum of four academic course units (eight courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:

• INTST 101
• seven courses from the Elective Courses list, of which:
  • only two can be from the student's own major
  • four must be at the 200-level or higher.
  • Elective Courses:
    • ANTH 102, 233, 330, 351
    • EARTH 121 & 121L, 122 & 122L
    • EASIA 205R
    • ECON 231, 304, 332, 355, 365, 436
    • ENVS 220
    • ERS 360, 404
    • FR 291, 292
    • GEOG 323, 426, 432, 459
    • GER 271, 272
    • HIST 102, 104, 111, 200, 220, 221, 223, 239, 258, 263, 264, 275, 358, 389
    • HLTH 420
    • ITALST 292
    • JS 217
    • MUSIC 245, 256, 334
    • PACS 201, 202, 311, 316, 318, 321, 324, 327, 330 
    • PHIL 220, 224, 329 
    • PLAN 432
    • PSCI 252, 255, 257, 259, 264, 281, 282, 283, 350, 351, 353, 355, 356, 358, 369, 382, 383, 387, 389, 432, 434, 439, 451, 454, 455, 481, 485, 486, 487 
    • REC 383
    • REES 271, 272
    • RS 100, 110, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 210, 216, 222, 252, 284, 353
    • SCI 250
    • SOC 232, 256, 286
    • SPAN 217, 218
    • WS 202, 261, 331   

Notes:

1. Students are urged to register for the Minor at an early stage in their academic plan. However, provided they have kept up with the requirements on their own, they may register for the Minor as late as the start of the final term of their studies.
2. Students are also urged to contact the Director with regard to their course selection as the list is subject to change.
3. Students should also know that it is possible to have a course not currently listed count towards their Elective Course requirements, provided that the desired course has substantial international content. In this case, however, students must have the prior written approval of the Director.
4. With respect to the total number of courses permitted at any given level, students remain subject to the limitations imposed by the faculty and department in which they are registered.

Further Information

For further information, please visit the International Studies website.