May 24, 2026

2026-2027 University of Wyoming Catalog

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2026-2027 University of Wyoming Catalog

International Relations and Comparative Politics Minor

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Requirements

A minor in International Relations and Comparative Politics requires

POLS 2310 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3
POLS 1200 - Non-Western Political Cultures Credits: 3
OR
POLS 1250 - Introduction to Comparative Government Credits: 3
POLS 4870 - Seminar in International Relations Credits: 3
OR
POLS 4890 - Seminar in Comparative Government and Politics Credits: 3
9 hours from an approved list of courses, with a minimum of 6 hours at the 3000-level or above.

Approved International Relations and Comparative Politics Minor Courses

POLS 2200 - Politics of Europe Credits: 3
POLS 2290 - Governments and Politics of Latin America Credits: 3
POLS 2490 - Topics In: Credits: 1-3 (dept. approval required) (Max. 6)
POLS 3200 - Comparative Political Cultures Credits: 3
POLS 3220 - Government and Politics of Russia and FSU Credits: 3
POLS 3300 - Model United Nations Credits: 1-3 (Max. 6)
POLS 4013 - Political Geography Credits: 3
POLS 4215 - European Union Credits: 3
POLS 4230 - Governments and Politics of Asia Credits: 3
POLS 4255 - Politics of Developing Nations Credits: 3
POLS 4260 - Democratization and Regime Change Credits: 3
POLS 4290 - Inter-American Relations Credits: 3
POLS 4330 - American Foreign Relations Credits: 3
POLS 4340 - International Organizations Credits: 3
POLS 4350 - Sustainable Development and Global Policy Credits: 3
POLS 4360 - International Peace and Conflict Credits: 3
POLS 4375 - Transitional Justice Credits: 3
POLS 4385 - Environment and Resource Conflict Credits: 3
POLS 4445 - Drug War Geopolitics in the Americas Credits: 3
POLS 4475 - Politics of Natural Resources in Latin America Credits: 3
POLS 4600 - Political Violence Credits: 3
POLS 4710 - Topics in Credits: 1‑3 (dept. approval required)(Max. 6)
POLS 4870 - Seminar in International Relations Credits: 3 (Max. 6)
POLS 4890 - Seminar in Comparative Government and Politics Credits: 3 (Max. 6)