Minors

Academic Minor programs of study generally consist of a series of courses, totaling 16 to 20 semester credits, that provide a coherent body of knowledge in either a particular discipline or in an interdisciplinary cluster.  Although by design not as extensive as an academic major, the pursuit of an academic minor—while not required—will provide content knowledge and a credential in a secondary area of specialization which might well help the future graduate in terms of further postgraduate education and employment.

Art

20 semester credits including:
16 semester credit from the following:
AT 102 2D Foundation Design (4 SH)
AT 103 Dimensional Design (4 SH)
AT 240 Arts History Survey I (4 SH)
AT 241 Art History Survey II (4 SH)

and 4 semester credits from the following:
AT 110 Drawing I (4 SH)
AT 114 Sculpture I (4 SH)
AT 202 Painting I (4 SH)
AT 205 Ceramics I (4 SH)
AT 206 Photography I (4 SH)

Biology

A minimum of 16 semester credits in the Biology field (BI designation).

Business Administration

20 semester credits including:
16 semester credits from the following:
AC 101 Principles of Accounting I (4 SH)
FN 320 Corporation Finance (4 SH)
MK 203 Marketing Principles (4 SH)
MN 200 Introduction to Management (4 SH)

and 4 semester credits from the following:
AC102 Accounting Principles II (4 SH)
BA 324 International Business (4 SH)
LG 315 Business Law I (4 SH)
MK 317 Marketing Management (4 SH)
MK 334 Consumer behavior (4 SH)
MK 394 Advertising and Public Relations (4 SH)
MN 323 Organizational Behavior (4 SH)
MN 215 Business Statistics (4 SH)
MN 312 Human Resource Management (4 SH)
MN 410 Labor Relations (4 SH)

Chemistry

A minimum of 16 semester credits in the Chemistry field (CH designation).

Communication

16 semester credits including the following:
CM 220 Small Group Communication (4 SH)
CM 310 Journalistic Essay (4 SH)

and 8 additional semester credits in Communication (excluding CM 105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking)

Dance Minor

20 semester credits including:
18 semester credits from the following:
DN 201, 301 or 401 Ballet Technique (4 SH)
DN 202, 302 or 402 Modern Dance Technique (4 SH)
DN 213 Dance History (4 SH)
DN 216 Anatomical Kinesiology (3 SH)
DN 230 Beginning Composition (3 SH)

and 2 semester credits from the following:
DN 200 Dance Wellness (2 SH)
DN 210, 310 or 410 Repertory and Performance (2 SH)
DN 325 Methods of Teaching Dance (4 SH)

**With the approval of the dance faculty, students may also elect to take special topics courses to complete the final 2 SH of their dance minor.

English

16 semester credits including:
EN 140 Principles of Critical Analysis (4 SH)
EN 342 Studies in Shakespeare (4 SH)

and 4 semester credits from the following:
EN 222 Foundations of English Literature (4 SH)
EN 223 Literature of the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance (4 SH)
EN 224 Neoclassical and Romantic Literature (4 SH)

and 4 semester credits from the following:
EN 340 Studies in British Literature (4 SH)
EN 341 Studies in American Literature (4 SH)

Entrepreneurship  Studies

The minor in Entrepreneurial Studies will provide the opportunity for students from any major to develop the skills and experiences that will facilitate the student’s efforts in transforming ideas into enterprises that create value. A specific set of knowledge and experiences in the areas of planning, risk-taking, market analysis, problem-solving, and creativity are included in the minor.

16 semester credits including:
ET 201 Fundamentals of the Enterprise (4 SH)
ET 211 New Venture Planning and Development (4 SH)
ET 221 Techniques of Persuading, Selling and Negotiating (4 SH)

and 4 semester credits from the following:
MN 200 Introduction to Management
MK 203 Marketing Principles (4 SH)
CM 305 Interviewing (4 SH)
BA115 Financial Literacy for Life (2 SH)
BA215 Investing for Life (2 SH)

Environmental Science

A minimum of 16 semester credits in the Environmental Science field (EM designation).

Equine Studies

The Equine Studies minor is intended for students from various backgrounds who wish to supplement their academic major with studies in equine studies. This option, when combined with various majors such as business, biology, communication, education and pre health professional provides the student with the scientific and technical knowledge, as well as the hands-on practice of horsemanship. In addition, students interested in pursuing further study and/or careers in various equine fields will benefit from the addition of this minor to their curriculum. Students are exposed to the equine industry. Many graduates may work in the allied industries such as breed associations, feed companies, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. Others continue their education for a professional degree, such as veterinary medicine, or work toward a Masters or PhD.

The course work provides the following:

   1. An understanding of the scope of the industry and its economical value to society.
   2. An understanding of the biological principles involved in the nutrition and production of animals.
   3. An insight into animal behavior and man's ability to humanely use it for his benefit as well as for the animal's well being.
   4. The ability to apply knowledge gained to solve problems and to integrate solutions to attain successful horse production and management.

Restrictions and General Information

   1. This minor is not available to students majoring in Equine Studies.
   2. A minimum overall 2.5 GPA for all course work.
   3. A minor should be declared at the time a student accumulates 90 hours.
   4. A student may not double count courses between the minor and other requirements except where approved by the College.
   5. A student must complete a minimum of 16 hours.  
   6. Courses taken on a pass/non-pass basis may not be applied to the minor.

16 semester credits including:
11 semester credits from the following:
EQ 109 Introduction to the Equine Industry (3 SH)
EQ 110 Horse Care Practicum (4 SH)

and 3 semester credits from the following:
EQ 202 Management of Equestrian Activities (3 SH)
EQ 210 Equine Health (4 SH)
EQ 271 Introduction to Therapeutic Riding (2 SH)

and 2 semester credits from the following:
EQ 100 Riding Skills I (1 SH)
EQ 101 Balanced Seat I (1 SH)
EQ 102 Balanced Seat II (1 SH)
EQ 103 Riding Skills II (1 SH)
EQ 104 Riding Skills III (1 SH)
EQ 105 Balanced Seat III (1 SH)
EQ 106 Jump I (1 SH)
EQ 107 Jump II (1 SH)
EQ 108 Jump III (1 SH)
EQ 113, 114 Hunter I, II  (1 SH)
EQ 127  Dressage I  (1 SH)
EQ 132, 133 Stadium Jumping I, II  (1 SH)
EQ 145, 146 Eventing I, II  (1 SH)

and 3 semester credits from the following:
EQ 206 History of Horses and Horsemanship (3 SH)
EQ 250/350 Internship in Equine Studies  (2-5 SH)
EQ 230 Course Design (2SH)
EQ 320 Equine Nutrition  (4 SH)
EQ 324 Pasture Management  (2 SH)
EQ 331 Equine Lameness and Conditioning  (4 SH )
EQ 401 Equine Venture Consulting  (3 SH)
EQ 402 New Venture Creation for the Equine Industry  (3 SH)
EQ 300 Schooling (2 SH)
EQ 302 Training I  (2 SH)
EQ 340 Judging (2 SH)

French

16 semester credits including:
FR 107 Beginning French II (4 SH)*
FR 203 Communicating in French (4 SH)
FR 220 French Conversation (4 SH)
1 200-level French course (4 SH)

* If FR 107 is waived, then an additional 4 SH course in French above the 100-level must be substituted.

German

16 semester credits including:
GR 107 Beginning German II (4 SH)*
GR 203 Communicating in German (4 SH)
GR 220 German Conversation (4 SH)
1 200-level German course (4 SH)

* If GR 107 is waived, then an additional 4 SH course in German above the 100-level must be substituted.

History

16 semester credits including
HI 104 World History: 1492 to the Present (4 SH)
HI 208 America as a World Power (4 SH)
HI 234 Renaissance and Reformation (4 SH)
1 300-level History course (4 SH)

Italian

16 semester credits including:
IT 107 Beginning Italian II (4 SH)*
IT 203 Communicating in Italian (4 SH)
IT 220 Italian Conversation (4 SH)
1 200-level Italian course (4 SH)

* If IT 107 is waived, then an additional 4 SH course in Italian above the 100-level must be substituted.

Mathematics

16 semester credits including:
MT 210 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (4 SH)
MT 211 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4 SH)

and 8 semester credits from the following:
MT 300 Geometry (4 SH)
MT 309 Differential Equations (4 SH)
MT 311 Introduction to Analysis (4 SH)
MT 323 Modern Linear Algebra (4 SH)
MT 324 Modern Abstract Algebra (4 SH)

Psychology

20 semester credits including:
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology (4 SH)
PS 222 Theories of Personality (4 SH)
PS 329 Abnormal Psychology (4 SH)
Two additional courses in Psychology, PS designation (8 SH)

Social Science

16 semester credits including:
SO 112 Social Issues (4 SH)
SS 334 Methods of Field Research (4 SH)
CJ 324 Constitutional Law (4 SH)
One 400-level Criminal Justice, Psychology or Sociology course (4 SH)

Spanish

16 semester credits including:
SP 107 Beginning Spanish II (4 SH)*
SP 203 Communicating in Spanish (4 SH)
SP 220 Spanish Conversation (4 SH)
1 200-level Spanish course (4 SH)

* If SP 107 is waived, then an additional 4 SH course in Spanish above the 100-level must be substituted.

Theatre

20 semester credits including:
TH 106 Acting I (4 SH)
TH 107 Introduction to Technical Theatre (4 SH)
TH 201 Theatre History (4 SH)
TH 203 Theatrical Makeup (4 SH)
TH 100 – 400 Theatre Practicum (1 SH each for a total of 2 SH)

and 2 semester credits from the following:
TH 206 Acting II (4 SH)
TH 220 Stagecraft (4 SH)
TH 300 Scenic Design (4 SH)
TH 308 Directing (4 SH)
TH 315 Lighting Design (4 SH)
TH 319 Costume Design (4 SH)
TH 270 Any Special Topics in Theatre (2-4 SH)