Human Rights, Minor
Program Overview:
The Political Science minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the study of politics while complementing their primary field of study. Through coursework in areas such as political institutions, political ideas, public policy, and global affairs, students develop valuable skills in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and informed argumentation. The minor enhances students’ understanding of political systems and public issues, making it a valuable addition for majors across the social sciences, humanities, business, and other disciplines.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Code | Title | Credits |
HIS/PSC -1200 | Understanding Human Rights | 3 |
GLS- 3316 | Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change | 3 |
Elective Groups: Select 1 course from each Group | ||
Group A: Gender, Migration, and Culture | ||
GLS-1242 | Feminist Activism in France | 3 |
SOC-2020 | Global Migration | 3 |
SOC-2036 | Immigration: Issues and Concerns | 3 |
SOC-2090 | Human Trafficking and Social Impact | 3 |
GLS/PSC 2XXX* |
| 3 |
Group B: Education, Business, and Sustainability | ||
ED-1001 | Human Rights Education for Educators | 3 |
BL-2601 |
| 3 |
ECO-2301 |
| 3 |
ECO-3307 | Environmental Economics
| 3 |
Group C: Legal and Global Governance | ||
GLS-1101 | Introduction to Global Studies
| 3 |
GLS/PSC 2XXX** | Global Citizenship
| 3 |
GLS 2100-2199 | Special Topics in Human Rights | 3 |
PSC/HIS 2503 | International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law | 3 |
PSC 5401*** | Diplomacy | 3 |
Total credits |
| 15 |
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Compare how politics is organized and governments operate in different contexts.
PLO 2: Evaluate fundamental ethical and moral values when interpreting political discourses and analyzing political orders.
PLO 3: Explain political events and phenomena using the established theories and concepts of political science.
PLO 4: Assemble interdisciplinary skill sets for a political science career.