A minor is a coherent program of study which enables an undergraduate degree-seeking student to develop expertise in a second area of study. It may be interdisciplinary. A student must complete a "Change of Major" form to indicate his/her intent to pursue a minor. Students may transfer between 6 and 12 credit hours from another institution. Thus, between 9 and 15 credit hours, depending upon the specific minor, must be taken at Wilmington University in order for the student to be credited with a minor. Upon successful completion of the requirements, a notation is placed on the official transcript.
The College of Arts and Sciences has minors in math, science, literature, and history. The minors range from 15 to 21 credits and individual courses may require pre-requisites. Students wishing to pursue a minor in the College of Arts and Sciences should contact Student Academic Advising and Success Center.
The minor in art allows students from all majors the opportunity to learn about and gain experience in the field of art. This minor gives a basis for understanding the development and trends of art throughout history and equips students with basic skills in the field of art.
HIS 230
History of Art and Design (3 credits)
ART 210 Basic Design (3 credits)
ART 302 Drawing (3 credits)
ART 304 Painting (3 credits)
ART 320 Fine Art Illustration (3 credits)
or
ART 310 Exploring Art Media (For Education Majors) (3 credits)
The minor in history is designed to further a student's understanding of how human societies evolve as a result of economic, political, cultural, and natural forces. A deeper understanding of human social development may be helpful to those in the behavioral sciences or business fields.
HIS 204
World History (3 credits)
HIS 316
American History (3 credits)
Plus any four (4) of the following:
HIS 300
World and Regional Geography (3 credits)
HIS 301
Women in History (3 credits)
HIS 305 Colonial and Revolutionary America (3 credits)
HIS 310 20th Century America (3 credits)
HIS 317
Military History (3 credits)
HIS 330
The Holocaust (3 credits)
POL 304
Constitutional Law (3 credits)
POL 321
International Organization and Politics (3 credits)
The minor in literature provides students the opportunity for further development of their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills. A literature minor will consist of a survey and evaluation of several literary genres and would be particularly beneficial to those considering graduate school or other professional degrees.
LIT 201
Introduction to Literature (3 credits)
LIT 205
World/Non Western Literature (3 credits)
LIT 332
Major American Writers (3 credits)
LIT 333
African American Writers (3 credits)
LIT 443
Shakespeare's Plays (3 credits)
LIT 445
British Literature (3 credits)
The minor in mathematics is a useful supplement for degrees in business. In the technology-and data-driven 21st century, quantitative literacy and reasoning skills are increasingly important for personal and professional success. The mathematics minor will increase these skills.
MAT 200 Precalculus (3 credits)
MAT 302
Principles of Statistics (3 credits)
OR MAT 308
Inferential Statistics (3 credits)
MAT 310 Calculus I (3 credits)
MAT 311 Calculus II (3 credits)
MAT 320 Finite Math (3 credits)
The minor in natural science provides students from all majors an opportunity to study the natural sciences as a secondary area interest. A minor in natural science will allow students to focus their free electives in the area of science and is most appropriate for students who have an interest in science or who plan careers in science-based organizations.
SCI 232
Life and Environ Science with lab (4 credits)
SCI 305 Earth Space Science with lab (4 credits)
SCI 312
Physics with lab (4 credits)
SCI 315
Applied Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
Plus any (1) upper level 3 or 4 credit SCI class
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2012-2013 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2012 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.