In the face of some of the most complicated international peace and security challenges and opportunities that the global community has ever encountered, the ability to understand the factors that contribute to conflict and conflict resolution is vitally important. Students who complete this minor will gain experience in the history of war and society, U.S. and international security policy, and causes of war.
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 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
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisite before enrolling in the class
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EUH3651 - War and Society (3)
- INR4060 - Causes of War (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Course substitutions are subject to prior approval by the Minor director.
History- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- AMH3547 - U.S. Military History Since 1900 (3)
- AMH4513 - US Foreign Relations: Close of World War II to the Present (3)
- ASH3223 - The Modern Middle East (3)
- ASH4243 - History of Iraq (3)
- ASH4404 - Modern China (3)
- EUH3242 - Modern Europe and the First World War (3)
- EUH3281 - Second World War and Rebirth of Europe (3)
- EUH3651 - War and Society (3)
- EUH4284 - Fascism and Nazism in the Interwar Europe (3)
- EUH4663 - History of Communism in Europe (3)
- LAH4780 - Poverty and Development in Latin America (3)
- WOH4208 - History of the Global Drug Trade (3)
Political Science- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- CPO3057 - Contemporary Revolution and Political Violence (3)
- CPO3403 - Politics of the Middle East (3)
- CPO4400 - Kurdish Politics: Identity, Violence, and Democracy (3)
- CPO4784 - Political and Economic Inequality in Comparative Perspective (3)
- DSC4012 - Terrorism (3)
- INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
- INR4008 - Global Perspectives (3)
- INR4011 - Politics of Globalization (3)
- INR4030 - Diplomacy (3)
- INR4054 - Global Politics of Energy (3)
- INR4060 - Causes of War (3)
- INR4063 - The Cold War (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)
- INR4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia (3)
- INR4225 - The Vietnam War (3)
- INR4243 - International Politics of Latin America (3)
- INR4274 - International Politics of the Middle East (3)
- INR4304 - Issues in International Public Policy (3)
- INR4335 - Coercion in International Politics (3)
- INR4363 - Intelligence Analysis and Reporting (3)
- INR4502 - International Organizations (3)
- INR4743 - Military Power and Effectiveness (3)
- INR4744 - Militaries in World Politics (3)
- INR4764 - Cyberwarfare Policy (3)
- POS4407 - The Intelligence Community (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18Other Requirements
- Internship, Independent Study, and substitute courses/new courses are allowed at the minor advisor's discretion and limited to a maximum of 3 credit hours.
