Academic Minors

The accounting minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a study of how the accounting environment measures and communicates the economic activities of organizations to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of limited resources.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in accounting requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in accounting. Any ACCT courses apply.

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The biology minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by helping to provide an underlying scientific base upon which to build a career in the life sciences, allied health fields, bioinformatics, environmental management, science journalism, or science education.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in biology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in biology. Any BIOL courses apply.

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The business administration minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a study of principles and techniques used in organizing, planning, managing, and leading within various organizations.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in business administration requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in business administration. Any ACCT, BMGT, FINC, HMGT, HRMN, and MRKT courses apply. It is recommended that you take Management and Organization Theory(3 Credits, BMGT 364) as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course to other requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The communication studies minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by helping you develop specialized skills in workplace communication, including written and oral communication skills and a greater understanding of human interaction.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in communication studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in communication studies. All COMM, JOUR, SPCH, and WRTG courses apply. It is recommended that you take Communication Theory(3 Credits, COMM 300) early in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

A minor in criminal justice requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in criminal justice. Any CCJS courses apply. It is recommended that you take Introduction to Criminal Justice(3 Credits, CCJS 100) or Introduction to Criminology(3 Credits, CCJS 105) as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The cybersecurity minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a study of the principles, issues, and technologies pertinent to the field of cybersecurity.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in cybersecurity requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in cybersecurity. All CSIA and CMIT courses apply.

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

A minor in East Asian studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in East Asian studies, which must include Foundations of East Asian Civilization(3 Credits, ASTD 284) and Introduction to Introduction to Modern East Asia(3 Credits, ASTD 285). Courses allowable for the major in East Asian studies apply.

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The economics minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a study of the forces that determine production and distribution, price levels, and income distribution, as well as other economic factors that influence the quality of life.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in economics requires the completion of the following courses:

• Principles of Macroeconomics(3 Credits, ECON 201)
• Principles of Microeconomics(3 Credits, ECON 203)
• Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy(3 Credits, ECON 305)
• Intermediate Microeconomic Theory(3 Credits, ECON 306)
• Money and Banking(3 Credits, ECON 430)

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The English minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing exposure to literary analysis, critical thinking and reading, and the study of the relationship of literature to contemporary intellectual issues.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in English requires the completion of the following courses:

• Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama(3 Credits, ENGL 240)
• Standard English Grammar(3 Credits, ENGL 281)
• Critical Approaches to Literature(3 Credits, ENGL 303)
• Renaissance Literature(3 Credits, ENGL 310)
• Modern American Literature(3 Credits, ENGL 433)

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The history minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by offering a historical perspective and by helping you to develop critical thinking and an appreciation of the major contributions of various events and individuals to human civilization.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in history requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in history, as follows:

• A 100-level HIST course: Courses counted toward this requirement include
  • World History I(3 Credits, HIST 115)
  • World History II(3 Credits, HIST 116)
  • Western Civilization I(3 Credits, HIST 141)
  • Western Civilization II(3 Credits, HIST 142)
  • History of the United States to 1865(3 Credits, HIST 156)
  • History of the United States Since 1865(3 Credits, HIST 157)
• Historical Methods(3 Credits, HIST 289)
• Any 9 credits in upper-level HIST courses

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The homeland security minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing knowledge of the concepts of domestic and international security.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in homeland security requires the completion of the following courses:

• Introduction to Homeland Security(3 Credits, HMLS 302)
• Legal and Political Issues of Homeland Security(3 Credits, HMLS 406)
• HMLS 408
• Homeland Security and Intelligence(3 Credits, HMLS 414)
• Homeland Security and International Relations(3 Credits, HMLS 416)

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The human resource management minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by examining the human resource functions in a private- or public-sector organizational setting. These functions include human resource planning; recruitment, selection, and placement; employee appraisal and compensation; employee training and career development; management of labor relations; and development of a human resource department implementation plan.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in human resource management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in human resource management. Any HRMN courses apply. It is recommended that you take Human Resource Management(3 Credits, HRMN 300) and Talent Acquisition and Management(3 Credits, HRMN 400) for the minor (if you have not already applied the courses elsewhere in the degree).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and and general education requirements.

The management information systems minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by helping you develop your abilities to conceptualize and manage the design and implementation of high-quality information systems.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in management information systems requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in information systems management. All IFSM courses apply.

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The marketing minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by enhancing the knowledge and skills related to marketing situations and processes and the emerging global marketplace.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in marketing requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in marketing. All MRKT courses apply. It is recommended that you take Marketing Principles(3 Credits, MRKT 310) as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The philosophy minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a study of the relationships between personal opinions and real-world issues faced by members of a pluralistic, open society.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in philosophy requires the completion of the following courses:

• Introduction to Philosophy(3 Credits, PHIL 100)
• Practical Reasoning(3 Credits, PHIL 110)
• Contemporary Social Justice Issues(3 Credits, PHIL 304)
• Ideas Shaping the 21st Century(3 Credits, PHIL 336)
• Religions of the East(3 Credits, PHIL 348)

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The political science minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a systematic study of politics and government. It exposes you to the basic concepts, theories, policies, and roles of government at local, state, and national levels in domestic and foreign settings.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in political science requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in government and politics. All GVPT courses apply. It is recommended that you take Introduction to Political Science(3 Credits, GVPT 100), Introduction to Political Theory(3 Credits, GVPT 101), or American Government(3 Credits, GVPT 170) as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The psychology minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by investigating the nature of mind and behavior, including the biological basis of behavior, perception, memory and cognition; the influence of environmental and social forces on the individual, personality, and lifespan development and adjustment; research methods; and statistical analysis.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in psychology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in psychology as follows:

• Choose one of the following foundation courses:
  • Introduction to Psychology(3 Credits, PSYC 100)
  • Research Methods in Psychology(3 Credits, PSYC 300)
  • Introduction to Statistics(3 Credits, STAT 200)
• Choose one course from each of the following groupings:
  • Biological Basis of Behavior(3 Credits, PSYC 301), Sensation and Perception(3 Credits, PSYC 310), or Memory and Cognition(3 Credits, PSYC 341)
  • PSYC 321, PSYC 351, or Cross-Cultural Psychology(3 Credits, PSYC 354)
  • Theories of Personality(3 Credits, PSYC 335), Abnormal Psychology(3 Credits, PSYC 353), or Introduction to Clinical Psychology(3 Credits, PSYC 436)
• Take any additional PSYC course

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.

The sociology minor complements the skills you gain in your major discipline by providing a study of contemporary sociological theory and research and applying it to social issues, including globalization, social inequality, diversity, health care, education, family, work, and religion.

Courses in the Minor (15 Credits)

A minor in sociology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in sociology. All SOCY courses apply. It is recommended that you take Introduction to Sociology(3 Credits, SOCY 100) as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, refer to your major and general education requirements.