People and Society Beyond the USA

People and Society
People and Society Beyond the USA

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Details

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  • Academic Plan
    PS_0049
  • Cognate
    People and Society
  • Responsible Academic Unit
    Contact Info
    • Name: Emily Long
    • Email: ekl48@miami.edu
    • Phone: 305-284-1632
    • Location: Ashe 200-C
  • Recommended for
    All students.
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 2

Cognate Categories

Description

A study of People and Society outside of the USA, through study abroad programs and courses that focus on issues beyond the USA. The courses taken for this cognate must be approved by the cognate representative in the school of the student's major. Courses that might be approved for the "Study Abroad" option group include any People and Society course in UM's study abroad program, including SAP courses and courses at exchange universities. Courses that might be approved for the "Beyond the USA" option group include any UM People and Society courses that relate to material studied abroad in the Study Abroad option group.

Option Groups

Course Options: Complete exactly 2 of the following option groups:

  • P&S Study Abroad Option

    Complete at least one course approved by the cognate representative in your school:

    Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered
  • P&S Beyond the USA Option

    Complete at least one course approved by the cognate representative in your school:

    Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered
*Indicates an inactive course

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