In an increasingly shrinking, interdependent world, an understanding of diplomacy and diplomatic processes is critical for work in global business, international organizations and government. Students who complete this minor will gain experience in diplomatic history, concepts, theories, methods, protocol and practice.
Minor Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- At least 15 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the participating departments.
- No more than 3 credit hours may overlap with any other major or minor. (Note: The myKnight Audit cannot capture overlapping courses between two or more programs; therefore, students should have their program reviewed by the School before filing for graduation.)
Prerequisite Courses
- Most courses for this minor will have prerequisites completed as a part of a student's GEP requirement, as general electives, or a student can enroll into courses with consent of instructor.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- INR4030 - Diplomacy (3)
- AMH4513 - US Foreign Relations: Close of World War II to the Present (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Course substitutions are subject to prior approval by the minor advisor.
History- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- AMH4512 - US Foreign Relations from the Founding Era to World War II (3)
- ASH3223 - The Modern Middle East (3)
- ASH4404 - Modern China (3)
- EUH3242 - Modern Europe and the First World War (3)
- EUH3281 - Second World War and Rebirth of Europe (3)
- EUH4576 - History of Russia in the 20th Century (3)
- EUH4620 - European Great Powers: 1815-1914 (3)
- EUH4663 - History of Communism in Europe (3)
Political Science- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- INR4054 - Global Politics of Energy (3)
- INR4074 - Immigration Policy (3)
- INR4075 - Human Rights Policy (3)
- INR4076 - Global Drug Policy (3)
- INR4084 - Politics of International Terrorism (3)
- INR4102 - American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4104 - Topics and Cases in American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4114 - American Security Policy (3)
- INR4115 - Strategic Weapons and Arms Control (3)
- INR4350 - Global Environmental Politics (3)
- INR4351 - International Environmental Law (3)
- INR4401 - International Law (3)
- INR4502 - International Organizations (3)
- INR4603 - International Relations Theory (3)
- INR4714 - Politics of International Trade Policy (3)
- POT4314 - Contemporary Democratic Theory (3)
- POT4632 - Religion and Politics (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Other Requirements
- Internship, independent study, and substitute courses/new courses are allowed at the minor advisor's discretion limited to a maximum of 3 credit hours.
