+ Canadian Studies

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Minor only (18 hours)
The Canadian Studies minor is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary program of study focusing on one of the United States' most important international relationships—Canada. Students can study areas of interest in greater depth which will enhance future career opportunities. Canadian Studies can be used with any major (business administration, history, international studies, etc.).

The program consists of 18 credit hours planned in consultation with the director of Canadian studies. CAST 201, Introduction to Canadian Studies, (3) is required. This course takes a comparative approach contrasting Canada to the United States in history, geography, political systems, economy, literature, art, and popular culture. HIST 414, History of Canada, (3) is also required. The remaining 12 credit hours are arranged to complement the student's major. At least three departments are to be represented. The study of French is strongly advised.

Required courses:

• CAST 201 (3)
• HIST 414 (3)

Possible elective courses:

• CAST 305 (3), 400 (1-4)
• ENG 269 (3)
• ENVS 412 (3)
• FIN 410 (3)
• FREN 284 (3), 366* (3), 376* (3), 458 (3), 466* (3), 476* (3), 488* (3)
• GEOG 342 (3)
• HIST 319 (3)
• POLS 400* (3)
• SOC 445 (3)

*Course can be used for undergraduate minor when Canadian topic is the subject of the course.

NOTE: Other courses, including independent study, will be considered by the director if the course has sufficient Canadian content. No more than six credit hours from this minor can be used for another major, minor, or group requirement.