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Selecting a Minor
Although it is not a requirement for graduation,
a minor gives you a way to pursue your interests in a field other
than your major. In addition, a minor gives you a way to show
future employers or graduate school admissions committees the diversity
of your interests and skills; therefore, you might want to think
about your future goals when choosing a minor. For example, if you
are headed towards business and technology, you might want to minor
in Computer Science or Economics.
If you are headed toward graduate study and have a specific
interest in gender issues, you might choose to minor in Gender
Studies. If you are interested
in law school or public service, consider minoring in Philosophy,
Political Science, or
Urban Studies. Your advisor can help you think about other
possibilities, such as Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Psychology,
Social Work, or Journalism.
A minor consists of twelve credits (four courses) at or above the
100-level in one department. Some departments may not allow students
to minor in their fields, so you should check with that department
before you make your decision.
It is also possible to develop an interdisciplinary minor
with the approval of the respective department chairs and deans.
In order to have your minor listed on your transcript, obtain a
Request for Minor form, available in the Registrar's Office.
Fill out this form, listing the four (or more) 100-level courses
you have completed in your minor subject. Meet with the minor
Department Chair and have him/her sign the form, certifying that
you have completed the requirements for a Minor in that subject.
You must then submit the form to the Registrar.
For an interesting perspective on the topic of choosing a minor,
you may be interested in the following New York Times article:
"What’s
Your Minor?" by Michelle Slatalla (April 20, 2008)
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