Minor in Canadian Studies
A Minor in Canadian Studies allows you to
- participate in Study Abroad programs in Canada
- enhance your degree and career options
- learn about the culture, history, and politics of Canada
With a minor in Canadian Studies, students will be better equipped to deal with political, economic, social and even cultural issues that will arise vis-a-vis Canada, a close military ally and trading partner. In an era that features the internet, Free Trade, and most importantly, issues of border security and national defense, knowledge of Canada is particularly useful in a number of careers. The Canadian Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program which includes Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Romance Languages, and Public Affairs.
Requirements
The minor in Canadian Studies consists of a minimum 15 hours of credits. Courses must be selected from at least two of the disciplines listed below. Any course qualifies for the Minor in Canadian Studies as long as it contains at least one-third content on Canada. For approval of courses that meet that criteria but are not listed below, contact program director Dr. James Endersby, Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, at endersby@missouri.edu.
A minor must be completed and awarded at the same time as the MU undergraduate degree.
A minor consists of at least 15 credits, including at least 6 credits numbered 2000 or above, 9 of the required credits must be taken in MU course work. This requirement can be reduced from 9 to 6 at the discretion of an individual department. Students must meet the minimum GPA requirements for a minor, which in no case can be lower than 2.0. In addition, a student cannot receive a grade lower than a C- in any course applied towards a minor in the College. For more information, please see Requirements for Optional Minor.
| Courses in Political Science | ||
| POL_SC 2600 | Canadian Politics and Government | 3 |
| POL_SC 4660 | Canada in North America | 3 |
| POL_SC 4986 | Special Readings in Political Science (consult with professor if interested) | 1-99 |
| Courses in Geography | ||
| GEOG 2120 | United States and Canada | 3 |
| GEOG 1100 | Regions and Nations of the World I | 3 |
| GEOG 3780 | World Political Geography: Patterns and Processes | 3 |
| Courses in Anthropology | ||
| ANTHRO 2030 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 1300 | Multiculturalism: An Introduction | 3 |
To declare a minor in Canadian Studies, fill out the online Minor Declaration form: http://declareaminor.missouri.edu.
For general questions about the minor, contact:
James Endersby, Program Director
(573) 882-4238
endersby@missouri.edu
Truman School of Government and Public Affairs Advising
(573) 882-2580
truman@missouri.edu