Descriptions of Minor Programs
Minors
In addition to the academic major, which all students must take, students have the option of electing a minor. To elect a minor or to obtain further information, students should consult the office of the dean of the School of Business for the following minors–international business, business, entrepreneurship and management studies–and the office of the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences for all others.
Requirements
A student must successfully complete all courses specified for the minor and attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in the minor.
Additionally, the number of transfer credits that may be used to satisfy course requirements for a minor shall not exceed six credit hours.
African American Studies Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours. The following three courses are required:
| ENGL 223 | African American Literature I |
| ENGL 224 | African American Literature II |
| SO 216 | American Culture and the Black Experience |
(Other electives at the discretion of the Director)
And three courses from the following:
| ENGL 341 | Caribbean Writers |
| ENGL 345 | Major African American Authors |
| ENGL 343 | Literature of African and African Diaspora |
| COMM 326 | Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Media |
| CUL 210 | Comparative Race Relations: U.S. and South Africa |
| HIST 260 | History of Precolonial Africa |
| HIST 254 | Civil War and Reconstruction |
Art Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours in Art. At least nine credit hours in studio art and six credit hours in Art History/Appreciation.
Athletic Coaching Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| PEHR 201 | Principles of Athletic Coaching |
| PEHR 202 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
| PSY 201 | Developmental Psychology |
| PSY 321 | Sports Psychology |
| PSY 313 | Learning |
| – or – | |
| SPMN 450 | Managing Intercollegiate Athletics |
| PEHR 480-481 | Internship in Athletic Coaching |
The athletic coaching minor will be offered through the School of Arts and Sciences and be directly administered through the Physical Education program. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and draws from courses in physical education, psychology, and sport management. The minor provides a cohesive and meaningful academic program for students wishing to pursue the formal study of athletic coaching.
Biology Minor
The minor requirement is 19 credit hours, as follows:
| BIO 107-108 | General Biology I-II |
| BIO 117-118 | General Biology I-II laboratory |
| BIO 201 | Plant Biology |
| BIO 210 | Vertebrate Physiology |
| BIO 220 | Vertebrate Physiology Laboratory |
| BIO 213 | Ecology |
Business Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| AC 201 | Financial Reporting |
| AC 202 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIS 202 | Introduction to Business Information Systems |
| FIN 214 | Introduction to Finance |
| MAN 101 | Principles of Management |
| MK 200 | Principles of Marketing |
The business minor is not available to students whose major is within the School of Business.
Business Information Systems Minor
The minor requirement is 24 credit hours as follows:
| BIS 102 | Problem Solving with Business Tools (or IT 150 Introduction to Information Technology) |
| BIS 202 | Introduction to Business Information Systems |
| BIS 220 | Introduction to Business Statistics (or MATH 120&ndashIntroductory Statistics for Arts & Sciences) |
| BIS 310 | Quality and Operations Management |
| IT 102 | Introduction to Programming |
| BIS 321 | Database Management Systems |
| BIS 360 | Foundations of E-Business |
| BIS 420 | Business Intelligence |
The minor is not available to students majoring in BIS.
Chemistry Minor
The minor requirement is 20 credit hours, as follows:
| CHEM 105-106 | General Chemistry I-II |
| CHEM 211 | Analytical Methods |
| CHEM 221 | Analytical Methods Laboratory |
| CHEM 209-210 | Organic Chemistry I-II |
| – and – | |
| CHEM 219-220 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I-II* |
| – or – | |
| CHEM 317-318 | Physical Chemistry I-II |
| – and – | |
| CHEM 327-328 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I-II* |
The chemistry minor is open only to students who have completed one semester of college-level physics (PHYS 103 or PHYS 133) and one of the following mathematics courses: MATH 109, MATH 112, MATH 123, or MATH 133.
*These courses have prerequisites.
Communication Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| COMM 100 | Principles of Communication |
| COMM 102 | Public Speaking |
| COMM 340 | Business Communication |
| COMM 320 | Small Group Communication |
Plus any two of the following courses:
| JRNL 101 | Journalism I |
| COMM 205 | Mass Communication |
| COMM 315 | Language in Communication |
| COMM 321 | Nonverbal Communication |
| COMM 324 | Media Industries, Government and Society |
| COMM 326 | Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in the Media |
| COMM 348 | Intercultural Communication |
Computer Forensics Minor
General Information
Over the past few years, many national events have been involved with computer technology usage in committing crimes. Opportunities have been created for computer professionals who are also trained in the field of criminal justice. This minor enables the College to train students to understand and be able to investigate computer crimes. The requirements for a minor in Computer Forensics are 18 credit hours as follows:
1. Required CS/IT courses (9 credit hours)
| CS/IT 101 | Introduction to Computing |
| CS 300 | Computer Forensics – Tools and Processes |
| CS 310 | Computer Crime Scene Investigation |
2. Required CJ courses (9 credit hours)
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CJ 231 | Criminal Investigation |
| CJ xxx | Introduction to Cyber Crimes |
Computer Science Minor
The minor requirement is 21 credit hours, as follows:
| CS 101 | Introduction to Computing |
| CS 102 | Introduction to Programming |
| CS 201 | Data Structures and Algorithms I |
| CS 202 | Data Structures and Algorithms II |
| MATH 251 | Advanced Discrete Structures |
Plus one 300 or 400 level CS course.
Criminal Justice Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CJ 210 | Criminology |
| CJ 211 | Corrections |
| CJ 218 | Police and Society |
| CJ 231 | Criminal Investigation |
| CJ 240 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
A student must take CJ 101 and CJ 210 (in any order) prior to taking the remaining courses.
Economics Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| EC 111 | Principles of Economics I |
| EC 112 | Principles of Economics II |
| EC 215 | Macroeconomics |
| EC 216 | Microeconomics |
| – or – | |
| ILP 317 | Management Issues for Professionals |
Plus six additional credits at 200 level or higher, three of which could be ILP 230.
Education Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows.
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology |
| PSY 201 | Developmental Psychology |
| PSY 304 | Educational Psychology |
| ED 301 | Principles and Problems of Education |
Plus any of the two following education or psychology courses:
| ED 333 | Independent Study in Education |
| ED 350 | Teaching of Elementary Reading and Language Arts |
| ED 375 | Elementary Curriculum and Methods |
| PSY 307 | Use of Psychological Tests |
| PSY 313 | Learning |
| PSY 317 | Psychology of the Exceptional Person |
English Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| ENGL 231 | British Literature I |
| – or – | |
| ENGL 232 | British Literature II |
| ENGL 251 | American Literature I |
| – or – | |
| ENGL 252 | American Literature II |
| ENGL 314 | Shakespeare: The Plays and Poems |
| – or – | |
| ENGL 315 | Shakespeare: The Tragedies |
| – or – | |
| ENGL 316 | Shakespeare: The Comedies and Histories |
Plus nine additional credit hours at the 300 or 400 level.
Entrepreneurship Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credits hours, as follows:
Required Courses (9 credits):
| AC 201 | Financial Reporting |
| MK 200 | Principles of Marketing |
| BUS 250 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Elective Courses (9 credits):
| BUS 260 | Marketing for Entrepreneurs |
| BUS 320 | Mind Your Own Business - Practicum |
| BUS 325 | Venture Feasibility |
| BUS 330 | Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures |
| BUS xxx | Global Entrepreneurship |
Film Studies Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours as follows:
The following two courses are required:
| FILM 102 | The History of Film |
| FILM 103 | The Art of Film |
To fulfill the minor, students must take four courses from the following:
| FILM 201 | Studies in Mainstream Film Genres |
| FILM 202 | Mass Media in Film |
| FILM 210 | Mass Media in Film |
| FILM 212 | Women and Film |
| FILM 290 | Special Topics in Film |
| FILM 302 | Screenwriting |
| FILM 312 | International Cinema |
| FILM 320 | Introduction to Cinema Production |
| FILM 340 | Director's Signature |
| FILM 390 | Special Topics in Film |
Forensic Science Minor
The minor requirement is 33 credit hours as follows:
| BIO 107 | General Biology |
| BIO 117 | General Biology I Laboratory |
| CHEM 105-106 | General Chemistry I-II |
| CHEM 209-210 | Organic Chemistry I-II |
| CHEM 219-220 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I-II |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CJ 220 | Evidence |
| FS 201 | Introduction to Forensic Science |
Note: This minor is not open to Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology majors.
History Minor
Two of the following courses:
| HIST 105 | World Civilization I |
| HIST 106 | World Civilization II |
| HIST 111 | United States History to 1877 |
| HIST 112 | United States History, 1878 to the Present |
Nine credit hours of 300 or 400 level history courses.
Plus three additional credit hours of history.
Within these course requirements, a student must take at least three credit hours each in non-Western, European, and American history.
Information Technology Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
1. Required IT courses (12 credit hours)
| IT 101 | Introduction to Computing |
| IT 230 | Introduction to Operating Systems and Script Development |
| IT 250/BIS 413 | Data Communications and Networks |
| IT 300/BIS 321 | Database Management Systems |
2. In addition to the required above four courses, students must complete two courses from the following courses.
| IT 310 | System Operation and Administration |
| IT 330 | Network Security Concepts |
| IT 340 | Wireless Networking Concepts |
| IT 360 | Network Management and Operations |
| IT 410 | Advanced Topics in System Administration |
| IT 430 | Advanced Topics in Network Security |
| IT 440 | Advanced Topics in Wireless Networking |
| IT 450 | Advanced Topics in Web Design and Development |
| IT 460 | Advanced Topics in Network Administration |
International Business Minor
The interdisciplinary International Business minor is designed to assist students in developing knowledge and skills appropriate for entry into careers involving international business activity.
The minor requires completion of five courses(15 credit hours), as follows:
| ILP 230 | Business and the Global Environment |
Plus two of the following:
| MAN 311 | International Management |
| FIN 322 | International Finance |
| MK 311 | Multinational Marketing |
Plus two of the following:
(Students who do not take FIN 322 must select at least one of the asterisked courses below.)
| BUS 315/316 | International Practicum |
| – or – | |
| CUL 315/316 | International Practicum |
| *EC 371 | International Monetary Economics |
| *EC 372 | International Trade |
| POSC 203 | International Relations |
| POSC 340 | International Law |
Students must meet any prerequisites required for the above courses.
Participation in an International Exchange/Study Abroad program and taking language courses are highly recommended. Some of the above courses may be taken during an exchange/study abroad program with prior approval.
International Studies Minor
The minor requirement consists of seven courses (21 credit hours), as follows:
INST 101/
| POSC 101 | Introduction to Contemporary Global Issues |
| POSC 203 | International Relations |
| – plus either – | |
| HIST 106 | World Civilization II |
| – or – | |
| SO 310 | Cultural Anthropology in the 21st Century |
Plus one of the following:
| COMM 205 | Mass Communication |
| ENGL 215 | World Literature II |
| PH 308 | Environmental Ethics |
| PH 320 | Western Religions |
| PH 321 | Eastern Religions |
Plus any three courses from the international studies curriculum list at the 300-level or above.
Latin American Studies Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
SPAN 101 and SPAN 102
| – or – |
SPAN 203 and SPAN 204
| CUL 250 | Latin American Civilization |
| ENGL 253 |
Love, Death, and Power in Twentieth Century Spanish American Literature |
| HIST 326 | Sugar, Slaves, and Cloth |
| SO 211 | Sociology of Minority Groups |
| – or – | |
| SO 325 | Introduction to the Mayan World |
A demonstrated proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese may allow one to waive certain language requirements and to add courses in Latin American government or history. These would require the approval of the dean.
Management Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours as follows:
Required courses (nine credit hours):
| MAN 101 | Principles of Management |
| MAN 204 | Organizational Behavior |
| MAN 323 | Human Resource Management |
Plus nine credit hours of 300 or 400 level management courses.
The management minor is not available to students who are majoring in management or sport management.
Mathematical Sciences Minor
The minor requirement is 18 or 20 credit hours, as follows:
| MATH 123-124 | Calculus for Management, Life, and Social Sciences I & II |
| – or – | |
| MATH 133-134 | Calculus I-II |
| MATH 261 | Discrete Structures I |
| – or – | |
| MATH 281 | Foundations of Mathematics I |
Three additional courses numbered 262 or above, except for MATH 350, at least one of which must be:
| MATH 418 | Introduction to Modern Algebra |
| – or – | |
| MATH 421 | Real Analysis |
| – or – | |
| MATH 412 | Topology |
Media Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
| COMM 205 | Mass Communication |
| JRNL 101 | Journalism I |
| COMM 251 | Television Broadcasting I |
| COMM 250 | Television Production |
And two courses from the following:
| JRNL 201 | Journalism II |
One course in radio
| COMM 322 | Media Planning and Public Relations |
| COMM 352 | TV Broadcasting II |
Music Minor
21 credit hours
| MUS 101 | Music Appreciation |
| MUS 201 | Basic Music Theory |
Six semester hours in performance selected from:
| MUS 141/142 | Jazz Choir |
| MUS 151/152 | Campus Chorus |
| MUS 161/162 | Pep Band |
| MUS 181/182 | Concert Band |
| MUS 110 | Beginning Guitar |
| MUS 210 | Intermediate Guitar |
Plus nine semester hours of MUS courses at the 200 or 300 level.
Philosophy Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours consisting of any six philosophy courses.
Political Science Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours as follows:
| POSC 102 | American National Government |
Plus 15 credit hours of 200, 300, or 400 level political science courses.
Within these course requirements, a student must take at least three credit hours in American politics, international relations, comparative government, and political thought.
Psychology Minor
The minor requirement is PSY 101 plus 15 additional credit hours in psychology. Note: internships, independent study, and undergraduate research may not be used to fulfill these requirements.
Public Administration Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours selected from the courses listed below:
Required courses (nine hours):
| POSC 102 | American National Government |
| POSC 205 | Public Administration |
| POSC 338 | Public Management in Local Government |
Plus any three of the following (nine hours):
| POSC 210 | State Politics in America |
| POSC 322 | The U.S. Presidency |
| POSC 325 | Constitutional Law |
| POSC 218 | Public Policy in America |
| POSC 338 | Challenges in Local Government Management |
| POSC 340 | International Law and Organizations |
| POSC 350 | American Foreign Policy |
| EC 351 | Economics and Government |
| EC 355 | Public Finance |
| EC 361 | Urban Economics |
| SO 302 | Industrial and Post Industrial Society |
| SO 305 | Sociology of Urban Life |
Quantitative Economics Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours as follows:
| MATH 133 | Calculus |
| – or – | |
| MATH 123 | Calculus I for Management, Life, and Social Sciences |
| EC 117 | Principles of Quantitative Economics |
| EC 215 | Macroeconomics |
| EC 216 | Microeconomics |
| – or – | |
| ILP 317 | Management Issues for Professionals |
| EC 490 | Seminar: Issues in Contemporary Economics |
One other EC course at the 200 or 300 level
Social Work Minor
The minor requirement is a minimum of 18 credit hours, as follows:
| PH 210 | Ethics for Social Workers |
| SW 100 | Introduction to Social Work |
| SW 216 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
| SW 301 | Social Work Interventive Methods I |
| (four credits) | |
| SW 320 | The Dynamics of Oppression and Empowerment* |
| SW 321 | Empowerment Practice with Underserved Populations |
Plus one additional course in social work.
*Prerequisites for this course are SO 101, as well as junior standing.
Social Work Minor for Criminal Justice Majors
The minor requires the following courses:
| SW 101 | Introduction to Social Work |
| SW 204 | Social Work and Criminal Justice |
| SW 216 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment |
| SW 301 | Social Work Interventive Methods I (four credits) |
| SW 302 | Social Work Interventive Methods II** (Interviewing Skills) |
| SW 320 | The Dynamics of Oppression and Empowerment* |
*Prerequisites for this course are SO 101, as well as junior standing.
**SW 305 The Helping Relationship (two credits) may be taken as an extra course, as a corequisite with SW 302, but is not required.
Sociology Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, as follows:
SO 101 and five other sociology courses, four of which must be at the 300-level or above, and one of which must be a research methods course.
Spanish Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours selected from the courses below:
Required four courses (12 hours):
| SPAN 203 | Intermediate Spanish I |
| SPAN 204 | Intermediate Spanish II |
| SPAN 305 | Advanced Conversational Spanish I |
| SPAN 306 | Advanced Conversational Spanish II |
| – Plus a choice of either – | |
| ENGL 253 | Love, Death, and Power in Twentieth Century Spanish American Literature |
| – and – | |
| CUL 250 | Latin American Civilization |
| – or – | |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish I |
| – or – | |
| SPAN 130 | Spanish for Criminal Justice |
| – or – | |
| SPAN 140 | Spanish for Social Services |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish II |
Theater Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours in THTR courses. At least six credit hours must be taken in THTR 151-152 Stageless Players.
Women's Studies Minor
The minor requirement is 18 credit hours, chosen from the following:
| EC 392 | Women in the Economy |
| PSY 305 | Psychology of Women |
| SW 383 | Women's Issues |
| ENGL 358 | Women in Literature |
Independent Study*: Internship in a setting servicing women*
Or any other course whose primary content is focused on women*
*Permission for such course is required by the chair of the Social Work Department.