College of Arts and Sciences Minors

Purpose

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, history, army and air force military studies, and a political science. 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 the Office of Academic Advising.

• History
• Literature
• Mathematics
• Military Science (Army/Air Force)
• Natural Science
• Political Science

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Mathematics Minor (15 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.

Natural Science Minor (19-20 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.

Literature Minor (18 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.

History Minor (18 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.

Army––Military Studies Minor (24 credits)

The Army Military Studies Minor is available to ROTC students only. To be eligible for the Army ROTC program, students must be enrolled full-time in an existing Wilmington University bachelor’s degree program. The Military Studies minor provides students who are enrolled in the ROTC program the added benefit of receiving academic recognition of their accomplishment. All classes are offered off site in New Castle County. Interested students should meet with an Academic Advisor.

Air Force––Military Studies Minor (16 credits)

Any student may take courses in the Air Force Military Science Minor; however, to be eligible for the Air Force ROTC program, students must be enrolled full-time in an existing Wilmington University bachelor’s degree program. The Military Studies minor provides students who complete this series of courses the benefit of receiving academic recognition of their accomplishment. All classes are offered off site in New Castle County. Interested students should meet with an Academic Advisor.

Political Science Minor (16 credits)

A minor in Political Science provides students, from any major, an opportunity to learn about the political world around them. Such knowledge can be a tremendous asset in the real world whether it is used simply to be a better citizen, such as being informed on the issues to evaluate political candidates, or to further a professional matter, such as knowledge on how to get a bill passed. A political science minor would be a perfect complement to many degree programs.

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