The minor in Global Studies requires 15 credits plus language credits. The program is organized into two categories: World Language and Thematic Concentration.
I. Language
Level II Proficiency (2 semesters) in a world language is required and can be fulfilled through the following:
- Students can complete this requirement (8 credits) through courses in Ancient Greek, French, German, Latin, Norwegian, or Spanish offered by the Department of Languages and Global Studies.
- Students wishing to fulfill their language requirement through the study of American Sign Language (6 credits) or American Indian languages (6 credits) are encouraged to do so and should speak with the Director of Global Studies. Level II proficiency is offered at UND and options for advanced study are available through Lake Region State College and the North Dakota Tribal College System.
- Students with prior world language experience are encouraged to enroll in lateral credits or request the evaluation of achievements such as International Baccalaureate, Seal of Biliteracy, and other such credentials. See the Director of Global Studies or the Global Studies advisor to discuss your options.
- Non-native speakers of English may choose to use English to fulfill the world language requirement.
II. Thematic Concentration
Students may choose a thematic concentration from the following options: 1) Development Studies, 2) European Studies, 3) Human Rights, Peace & Conflict, 4) Indigenous Studies, 5) Intercultural Competency, 6) International Relations & Diplomacy, and 7) The Arctic North. The chosen coursework must be from at least 2 different departments, may include no more than 6 credits from lower-level courses (1xx-2xx), may include a maximum of 3 credits from upper-level world language courses (3xx-4xx) and may include a maximum of 3 credits from experiential-learning options (see options under Major in Global Studies). Suggested coursework includes, but is not limited to the following courses:
Course List| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| ANTH 171 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 310 | Media and Diversity | 3 |
| CSD 105 | Introduction to Deaf culture | 3 |
| ENGL 369 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ESSP 160 | Sustainability Society | 3 |
| ESSP 420 | Sustainable Energy | 3 |
| GEOG 151 | Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 274 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| GEOG 453 | Historical Geography | 3 |
| GEOL 205 | Surviving on Planet Earth | 3 |
| HIST 201 | Early Modern Empires | 3 |
| HIST 362 | Modern China | 3 |
| MUSC 203 | Music and Culture | 3 |
| PHE 103 | Introduction to Global Health | 3 |
| PHIL 253 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 315 | Philosophy of Race Postcolonialism | 3 |
| POLS 225 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 322 | Internal Conflict and Political Stability | 3 |
| PSYC 421 | Diversity Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 340 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SPST 360 | NASA | 3 |
| THEA 423 | History of the Theatre: Classical, Medieval and Renaissance | 3 |
| T&L 251 | Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities | 3 |
| WGS 200 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect
future terms. Updates are published annually in April.