Foreign Service, Minor

Saint Louis University offers an 18-credit minor in foreign service. This interdisciplinary minor is intended to help participants prepare for an international career, whether with the U.S. State Department, with international non-governmental organizations, with international organizations or in the private sector. It is open to any undergraduate enrolled at SLU; all majors qualify.

Upon joining the program, students must meet with the program director to receive help selecting electives tailored to their career goals.

Students must complete a minimum total of 18 credits for the minor.

Required Courses
POLS 1600Introduction to International Politics3
POLS 3640International Law3
Political Science Electives6
Select two courses with the 'Foreign Service Political Science' attribute.
Elective Courses6
Select two courses with the 'Foreign Service Elective' attribute, which includes any modern language beyond the intermediate level.
Total Credits18

Continuation Standards

Students with a minor in foreign service must maintain a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in courses for the foreign service minor.

For additional information about this program, please contact pols-admin@slu.edu or call 314-977-3035.