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Public Diplomacy Minor

Are you passionate about international relations, cultural exchange, and making a tangible impact on the world stage? Xavier University's Minor in Public Diplomacy offers a unique, interdisciplinary pathway to understanding and influencing global interactions.

Why Choose Public Diplomacy at Xavier?

  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Blend insights from humanities and social sciences to gain a comprehensive understanding of global dynamics.
  • Practical Skills Development: Hone your communication, analysis, and cultural competency through coursework and real-world experiences.
  • Flexible Curriculum: Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with a range of elective courses.
  • Vocational Exploration: Gain valuable experience through internships and potential study abroad opportunities.
  • Complements Diverse Majors: Pairs well with majors in Arts and Cultural Administration, Classical Humanities, History, International Studies, Modern Languages, Political Science, and more.

Curriculum Overview (15 Credit Hours Total):

  • MDLN 301: Topics in Cultural Diplomacy (3 credits)

12 Credits of Electives from:

  • ARTS 130: Intro to Arts Management (3 credits)
  • COMM 211: Media Literacy (3 credits)
  • COMM 270: Principles of Strategic Comm (3 credits)
  • COMM 385: Media, Democracy, and the Public (3 credits)
  • ENGL307: Humanities Internship (3 credits)
  • HIST 311: World and Cultural Geography (3 credits)
  • HIST 362: Global Cultures and Publics (3 credits)
  • HIST 199: Latin American-U.S. Relations (3 credits)
  • HIST 429: Latin America and the United States (3 credits)
  • HIST 481: U.S.-Mexico Borderlands (3 credits)
  • POLI 120: Comparative Government and Politics (3 credits)
  • POLI 246: Mass Media and Politics (3 credits)
  • POLI 255: Intro to Non-Profit Sector and Civil Society (3 credits)
  • POLI 277: International Relations (3 credits)
  • POLI 321: Environmental Justice (3 credits)
  • POLI 372: International Political Economy (3 credits)
  • POLI 374: US Foreign Policy (3 credits)
  • POLI 399/COMM 399: Political Communication Internship (3 credits)