Global Studies Minor

The Global Studies Minor at UWM provides an integrated international education experience incorporating Global Studies courses, study abroad, foreign language, and internationally-focused studies. It is a particularly attractive option for students wishing to add a global perspective to their major, no matter what it may be.

The Global Studies Minor requires completion of at least 18 credits, distributed as follows*:

Global Studies Core Courses

6 credits from the following course list are required. It is recommended that the core coursework be completed prior to Global Content coursework.

Global 101 People and Politics (SS)

Global 201 Economics and the Environment (SS)

Global 202 Globalization and Information Technology (SS)

Foreign Language

Minimum of four university-level semesters of a single foreign language are required. Retrocredits may be used to fulfill this requirement (note that a placement test must be taken and at least one 3-credit, university-level foreign language course successfully completed in order to earn retrocredits, according to foreign language departmental requirements).

Study Abroad

Minimum of 3 credits of an overseas academic experience or an internship outside of the U.S, approved by a Global Studies advisor.

Global Content Electives

6 credits from the approved electives list.

* A minimum of 9 credits for the minor must be taken at the 300-level or above (these credits can include foreign language or additional study abroad coursework). At least 9 credits must be completed in residence at UWM (credits earned in a UWM study abroad or exchange program count toward this requirement). No more than 9 credits from another major, minor, or certificate program may be counted toward the Global Studies Minor.

For more information about the Global Studies Minor or to enroll, please contact a Global Studies Advisor.