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Security Studies Minor

Study Physical, Political, Economic and Human Security

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Identify and respond to emergent threats.

An understanding of international relations is critical to diplomatic careers.

Work with international aid organizations to respond to threats and conflict.

Work to identify potential threats and deescalate dangerous situations.

Identify rising states and regional threats.

Learn To

Understand the role of security in international relations

Communicate concepts and theories related to international security

Analyze and evaluate national and international security events

Security Studies Minor Overview

Explore International Relations and Conflict Resolution

The Security Studies minor will provide you with the opportunity to explore the national, international, and human dimensions of security and conflict resolution in contemporary international relations. You will learn about various security threats in the traditional sense, like the threat of wars or attacks from other states, and in nontraditional forms, such as terrorism, asymmetric conflict or weapons of mass destruction.

Interdisciplinary Approach

This well-rounded curriculum follows an interdisciplinary approach where you can focus on the historical, diplomatic, geographical, anthropological or sociological aspects of security. If you are interested in issues related to national and international security, you will find this program challenging and engaging.

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Sample Courses in Security Studies

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PLS 220 Intro to International Relations and
PLS 421 Causes & Dynamics of Ethnic & Nationalist Conflict
PLS 423 National Security Policy
PLS 424 International Security
PLS 428 Global Terrorism
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How Do I Minor in Security Studies?

The minor requires 21 hours of course work, including 6 hours of core courses, and 15 hours of Security Studies electives.

For successful completion of the minor, students must take 9 or more hours outside their major. A course will not be counted as both core and elective.

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