Virginia Commonwealth University - School of World Studies

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SWS Minors
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Sensitivity to the values, beliefs and structures of other cultures is a necessary characteristic of community and business leaders of the next century. The ability to live and work alongside those who are perceived as different from oneself and to recognize similarities among all humans will become an increasingly essential attribute of an educated citizen.
Minors are an attractive proposition for students seeking marketable degrees in the humanities. The School of World Studies invites you to a journey of exploration through one (or more) of our minors!

Minors mirroring majors offered within the School of World Studies:

Anthropology

French

German

Religious Studies

Spanish

Minors focusing on World Cultures and Societies:
To address the importance of cultural competence and global citizenship in today’s world, students pursuing the following minors are required to complete a minimum of 3 credits at the 300-level (or above) of a foreign language of their choice.

African Studies

Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies

Asian and Chinese Studies

European Studies

International Social Justice Studies

Italian Studies

Latin American Studies

Mediterranean Studies

Russian Studies

World Cinema

Minors focusing on World Religions:

Catholic Studies

Islamic Studies

Judaic Studies