International Security (Minor)

The international security minor will provide students with the opportunity to explore the many dimensions of international security through course work in political science, history, and other closely related disciplines. Students will work with and learn from faculty conducting novel research on topics such as: the arms trade, ethnic conflict, drug-related violence, human security, and conflicts in regions throughout the war.

Students who successfully complete this major will be well-versed in contemporary international security issues and will learn critical thinking and analysis skills applicable to a wide range of careers. Leaders at all levels count on staff with analytical skills who can communicate effectively with policy-makers. Career paths open to our graduates include: the foreign service, intelligence agencies, international organizations, the UN, journalism, think tank research, law, risk analysis, and business.

For more information, contact Professor Madhavi Devasher, 603-862-8020.

1. Five courses (20 credits)
2. Students must receive a grade of C or better for a course to count toward the minor requirements.
3. No more than 8 credits may double count between majors and minors. Thus, political science majors pursuing the security studies minor can only double count up to two of the three required political science courses below. The third required course must be taken in addition to courses taken to fulfill major requirements.

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If not counted for core requirement. 

Once students have declared the minor, they are required to meet with the coordinator or appropriate affiliated faculty adviser at least once per semester for regular review and assessment of their program, learning outcomes, and progress toward the degree.

Other courses, including transfer credits may be approved by the coordinator to count toward the minor. If the transfer credit is accepted by the University and fits within the scope of the minor, it will be considered.