College of Sciences and Humanities
School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities
www.kent.edu/multidisciplinary-studies

About This Program

Expand your perspective and explore the forces shaping our world with the International Studies minor. Dive into pressing global issues, from human rights to climate change, while gaining insight through multiple cultural and disciplinary lenses. Designed to complement a wide range of majors, this program equips you with the global awareness and critical thinking skills needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Read more...

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Program Delivery

• Delivery
  • In person
• Location
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Describe their own agency as global actors.
2. Explain how a multidisciplinary understanding of international problems can reshape long-standing approaches to those issues.
3. Identify and utilize appropriate research tools for analyzing an international problem.

Full Description

The International Studies minor introduces students to the study of global issues and international affairs. Students may explore topics such as human rights, economic development, international law, peacebuilding, climate change and other global questions, with an emphasis on understanding international problems from multiple perspectives. The minor is multidisciplinary, allowing students to examine global issues through a combination of disciplinary approaches.

The minor complements a wide range of majors, including anthropology, economics, history, psychology and sociology, and is well suited for students with an interest in global issues. The minor provides broad exposure to international topics that can support further study or professional interests related to international, governmental, nonprofit and private-sector contexts.