The Minor in Contemporary Global Studies, which is administered by the College of Social Science, is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs at Michigan State University. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.
The Minor in Contemporary Global Studies is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of the impact of globalization with an interdisciplinary lens. Students will learn about contemporary global issues and how they shape their everyday experiences at an individual, community, and societal level. Students will also learn effective ways to investigate and document global and local issues that shape globalization.
Topical courses abroad and internship experiences abroad could be utilized as part of the minor with the approval of a faculty member or a Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science faculty or advisor.
Requirements for the Minor in Contemporary Global Studies
Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:
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The following course: |
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SSC |
299 |
Integration of Social Science Perspectives |
3 |
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One of the following courses inside the College of Social Science: |
3 |
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ANP |
270 |
Women and Health: Anthropological and International Perspectives |
3 |
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ANP |
325 |
Anthropology of the Environment and Development |
3 |
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EC |
340 |
Survey of International Economics |
3 |
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GEO |
441 |
Cultural Geography |
3 |
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HST |
220 |
History of Food and Alcohol |
3 |
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HST |
326 |
United States Foreign Relations since 1914 |
3 |
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HST |
397 |
Global Soccer |
3 |
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PLS |
333 |
Public Opinion and Political Behavior |
3 |
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PLS |
364 |
Politics of the United Nations and International Organizations |
3 |
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SOC |
161 |
International Development and Change |
3 |
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SOC |
362 |
Developing Societies |
3 |
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SOC |
460 |
Advanced Seminar in Human Migration |
3 |
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SOC |
475 |
Health and Society |
3 |
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SOC |
478 |
Climate Change and Society |
3 |
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SOC |
481 |
Social Movements and Collective Identities |
3 |
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One of the following courses outside the College of Social Science: |
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CSUS |
265 |
Exploring Environmental and Sustainability Issues and Policy Using Film |
3 |
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CSUS |
273 |
Introduction to Travel and Tourism |
3 |
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FLM |
350 |
National and Transnational Cinemas |
3 |
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GSAH |
301 |
Global Citizenship |
3 |
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GSAH |
312 |
Global Digital Cultures |
3 |
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GSAH |
314 |
Race, Gender and Global Identities |
3 |
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GSAH |
315 |
Globalization and the Arts |
3 |
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HA |
240 |
Modern Art |
3 |
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HA |
251 |
History of Photography |
3 |
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HA |
252 |
Introduction to Contemporary Art |
3 |
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HNF |
406 |
Global Foods and Culture |
3 |
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JRN |
265 |
International Journalism and Media |
3 |
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JRN |
365 |
International News and Government Dynamics |
3 |
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LIN |
230 |
Languages and the World |
3 |
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MC |
337 |
Global Public Health |
3 |
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PH |
103 |
Social Justice and Health Equity: Global Perspectives |
4 |
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TE |
352 |
Migration and Education |
3 |
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TE |
353 |
International Education |
3 |
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WS |
304 |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and Sexuality Studies |
3 |
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One additional course from requirement 2. or 3. |
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The following course: |
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SSC |
495 |
Interdisciplinary Research Methods |
3 |