<p>I was interested in majoring in Middle Eastern studies and minoring in something broader, such as criminal justice (for a possible career in international relations). However, a college I have my eye on only offers Middle Eastern studies as a minor, with criminal justice as a major. </p>
<p>When seeking a job, how much attention do people pay to your minor? Is it possible to emphasize your minor? In my situation, should I keep looking for a school that offers my preferred major/minor combination, or is this not a huge deal? I'm not * too * torn up about flipping my original arrangement, but I was just wondering whether it mattered. </p>
<p>Choose a different college if you can. if you want to work in international studies, then you need to find a college that supports that. </p>
<p>Imagine if you are looking at applications…which ones would you choose for interviews? The one with someone who majored in international studies related topics or criminal justice?</p>
<p>Look for majors like International Relations or International Politics. I think that coupling that with something like Economics would look nice on a resume. I suppose that Middle Eastern Studies might be a good minor, but those programs are usually…“fluffy”. </p>