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European Union Studies

The European Union spans from Western Europe to the Baltic Region, Eastern and Central Europe, and to Cyprus. The new Europe manifests itself in different ways - through integrated economic markets, Europe-wide elections, evolving political institutions, and emerging European identity. It is significant due to its increasing global importance as well as the special character of its relationship with the US. The minor in European Union Studies seeks to equip students with the analytical tools to deal with the making and operation of the European Union. The European Union Studies minor is designed to give students an opportunity to gain multi-disciplinary expertise, as well as practical hands-on experience, in EU related affairs through course work and research opportunities.

Minor in European Union Studies

Students who select this minor must consult with and have approval of the Political Science adviser to establish a plan of study. This should be done prior to completing 6 hours of course work listed for the program. The program form must be filed with an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and certified upon application for graduation by the Dean of the College in which the major study degree will be awarded.


Required Courses:
POLS 3321

Comparative Politics

Course No: POLS 4320

Prerequisites: None

Examination of the institutional, economic and political forces that led to the creation and development of the European Union. Emphasis on the impact the European Union has had on world affairs.

POLS 3331

International Relations

Course No: POLS 3331

Prerequisites: None

Examination of the structure and function of the international system focusing on the power relationships among states, international organizations, and the critical issues animating contemporary international relations.

POLS 4320

Comparative Politics

Course No: POLS 4320

Prerequisites: None

Examination of the institutional, economic and political forces that led to the creation and development of the European Union. Emphasis on the impact the European Union has had on world affairs.

ECON 2301

Macroeconomics Principles

Course No: ECON 2301

Prerequisites: None

An overview of how the economy of the United States is organized and functions in a market price system. Market processes are used to show how resources and incomes are allocated by households and businesses. Determination of national income, employment, price level, interest rates, and growth are the focus of simple analysis techniques. Monetary and fiscal policies are examined including their international dimensions. Satisfies the economics component of the University core curriculum.

ECON 2302

Microeconomics Principles

Course No: ECON 2302

Prerequisites: None

Examination of the structure and function of the international system focusing on the power relationships among states, international organizations, and the critical issues animating contemporary international relations.

ECON 3315

International Economic Issues

Course No: ECON 3315

Prerequisites: ECON 2301

Evaluates and analyzes various contemporary issues in international economics, using elementary economic theory and recent economic and financial data. The course includes issues such as economic integration, regionalization and globalization, international trade issues, the structure and role of international economic organizations, the foreign exchange market, and economic issues in developing countries. Prerequisites: ECON 2301 and Junior standing or above.

ECON 4325

Economics of European Integration

Course No: ECON 4325

Prerequisites: ECON 2301/2302

Examination of the structure and function of the international system focusing on the power relationships among states, international organizations, and the critical issues animating contemporary international relations.