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Why complete a minor in college?

Personal Fulfillment. Individuals who opt to declare a minor do so because they are passionate about a specific subject. If you have a subject you’d like to explore, college is the perfect time to take a few classes.
Professional Enhancement. Declaring a college minor can enhance your resume and make you a more marketable job candidate once you begin applying for positions.

A declared minor consists of a minimum of 15 credits in a discipline or set of interrelated courses above the 100 level. At least two courses may not be required by the student’s major program and one course must be an upper level course. Students should begin to plan their minors with their advisors as early as possible, but usually no later than the third semester, because some courses may have prerequisites which are offered during either a fall or spring semester.

Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Department is a thriving retreat that offers rich opportunities in theatre, music and dance amidst students’ daily academic rigors. We strive to provide a familial atmosphere and concrete foundation for the artistic and intellectual growth of our students, equipping them with skill sets and competencies that can be applied to an array of fields and jobs, both related to and separate from the arts. The arts have a unique ability to heighten students’ problem-solving abilities, build collaboration and communication skills, increase their capacity for leadership, facilitate their cross-cultural understanding and strengthen their perseverance. These skill sets, and our associated 15 credit Performing Arts minor, give our students a competitive edge in their career, while helping them to craft meaning by augmenting their lives as artists, and more so, as human beings.

The minor is 15 credits and must include courses from a minimum of two artistic disciplines (theatre, music, dance, etc.) Students can select from the following:

Course Code	Course Name
DAN 110	Dance Technique
DAN 121	Jazz
DAN 131	Tap
DAN 190	Dance Company
ENG 330	Shakespeare (offered in alternate years)
MUS 121	Music Directed Study
MUS 131	Voice Lessons I
MUS 141	Piano Lessons I
MUS 142	Guitar Lessons I
MUS 143	Woodwind Lessons I
MUS 144	Brass Lessons I
MUS 145	String Lessons I
MUS 108	Chorale
MUS 208	Page Singers
MUS 300	American Music
PSY 399	Creative Arts Therapy
THR 200	Theatre Workshop
THR 211	Acting 1
THR 212	Acting 2
WEL 200	Present Yourself

Sociology

The content and skills developed from the study of sociology are important in our rapidly changing world. Sociology provides compelling data and theory that help to better understand the human and social realities we confront, such as inequality and oppression, race, poverty, family systems and technology. Whether students are working within institutions such as education, health care, criminal justice or law, or are committed to being informed citizens, a minor in Sociology provides the foundation to navigate, lead, and contribute to social progress.

The minor will be 15 credits. Students will choose from the following courses:

Course Code	Course Name
SOC 100	Principles of Sociology
SOC 200	Social Problems
SOC 210	Marital & Family Systems
SOC 305	Domestic Violence
SOC 310	Race, Class & Gender
SOC 315	Youth in Society
SOC 425	Sociology of Digital Technology & Social Media

Women's Studies

The Interdisciplinary minor in Women's Studies provides an opportunity for students to examine women's roles, contributions, and status In social and cultural contexts and to investigate a variety of disciplines from feminist perspectives. Students will gain a breadth of knowledge regarding women's issues and an understanding of the legal, moral, and political issues confronting women today. In addition, skills including critical thinking and the ability to question prevailing assumptions will be developed, thereby promoting social responsibility. Students can choose from a variety of courses and also have the option of pursuing community service/internship for credit.

The minor will be 15 credits. Students can select from the following courses:

Course Code	Course Name
ART 250	Women in Art
CMS 303	Gender & Communication
CRJ 406	Violence Against Women & Children
ENG 200	Women in Literature
HIS 320	The History of Women In America
HIS 321	Women & War: Warriors, Victims & Peacemakers
HUM 266	Women In Islam
MAT 134	Notable Women in STEM
PSY 310	Human Sexuality
PSY 330	Psychology of Women
PSY 336	Psychology of the Female Offender
SOC 210	Marital & Family Systems
SOC 305	Domestic Violence
SOC 310	Race, Class & Gender
	Community Service/Internship with a Women's Organization

Minors by Design

Students may develop minors in any discipline or area in consultation with their academic advisors. Students may not聽merely divide up the courses required by their majors to create minors.

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