International Studies Minor

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Longwood University offers a minor in International Studies, combining courses from a variety of disciplines for those students who wish to devote a part of their education to learning about cultures around the world. Students combine the interdisciplinary focus in International Studies with any Longwood University major in preparation for international careers, occupations within the U.S. that have an international or multicultural focus, or graduate programs with an emphasis on multicultural or international understanding and cooperation. Students can gain first-hand international experience during study abroad in summer/winter courses or semester programs, and enhance their international skills through advanced foreign language courses and study abroad.

Students who wish to participate in the International Studies minor should contact the Director of International Studies in Ruffner 305.

Minor Requirements (21 credits)

In order to complete a minor in International Studies, students must:

File a form of intention to pursue the minor at the Office of the Registrar.
Students are required to complete at least 3 credits in a modern language above the requirements for their degree. Note: Modern Language majors must take all 21 credits from the list below.
Complete 15-18 credit hours chosen from the following: no more than two courses from any one discipline may be chosen. Other courses with a substantial international focus or study abroad component will be considered for substitution. See program director.

Additional Requirements

Other courses with a substantial international focus or study abroad component will be considered for substitution. See program director.

Completion of an approved study abroad program awarding at least 3 credit hours will waive 3 credits of the minor requirements.
Complete INST 100 - Introduction to International Studies /3 credits.