Minor in Global Affairs
Catalog Year: 2026-2027
Banner Code: LA-MINOR-LA-GLOA
This minor provides students with a global perspective that can enhance many different majors. The minor is not available to students majoring in global affairs or minoring in global systems.
This is a Green Leaf Program.
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
This is a Green Leaf program.
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory course | ||
| GLOA 101 | Introduction to Global Affairs (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Core Courses | ||
| Choose 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Globalization and Culture (Mason Core) | ||
| International Economic Policy | ||
| International Relations Theory 1 | ||
| Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Mason Core) | ||
| Applied Ecology | ||
| Environmental Justice (Mason Core) | ||
| Additional Courses | ||
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Latin America and Globalization | ||
| Asia and Globalization | ||
| Europe and Globalization | ||
| Middle East and Globalization | ||
| Media, Technology, and Globalization | ||
| Human Security, Globalization, and Development | ||
| Global Health and Development | ||
| Topics in Global Affairs | ||
| Global Experiential Learning | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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Note the prerequisite for this course: GOVT 132 Introduction to International Politics (Mason Core) or GOVT 133 Introduction to Comparative Politics (Mason Core)