Minor

A minor signifies knowledge in a field of study outside of the major. The minor helps students become academically well-rounded and learn to approach problems from a multidisciplinary perspective by directing them to broader interests and perspectives in a structured and intentional way.

Students enrolled in B.A. degree programs are required to declare and complete a minor which will be recorded on their transcripts.

A cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all courses included in the minor is required. Most minors require a minimum of 18 credits.

Consult the department and program listings for specific requirements.

Minors in education and nursing are not available.

In addition to established minors, students may request an Interdisciplinary minor, which should include courses from more than one field of study. For an interdisciplinary minor, students must obtain the signature of their academic advisor and the provost or his designee and submit a list of courses to be used for the minor. No more than one course required for the major may be used for the Interdisciplinary minor.

A decision on choice of minor must be approved by the student’s major advisor and should be made before the student has completed 70 credits. The Declaration of Minor form is available in the Center for Academic Advising and Support Services.