General Studies Minors

Purpose

These minors, in each of four areas: math, science, literature, and history, are designed to enable Wilmington University students to enhance their skills and supplement their knowledge in areas that are particularly relevant to their career path and goals. The minors range from 15-21 credits, and individual courses may require pre-requisites. Students wishing to pursue a minor should contact the Office of Academic Advising. Students may transfer a maximum of 30% of the course work required for a minor.

Mathematics Minor (15 credits)

The minor in mathematics is a useful supplement for degrees in business and behavioral science. 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.