• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

    Storm Updates

International Education Minor

Develop a broad understanding of teaching and learning within the diverse populations in the U.S. and abroad.

Our world is increasingly connected and understanding how various populations within the U.S. and abroad are educated is important to cultural understanding. Our minor will prepare you for working with these populations and provide you with an appreciation for the challenges different groups face during adolescence and beyond.

Our minor in International Education is available to all students, regardless of your major.

Students from any discipline may earn a minor in International Education. Education majors must complete a minimum of six (6) unique credit hours to earn the minor. The International Education requires 18 credit hours from the following: