Undergraduate Majors & Minors

The majors and minors at The American College of the Mediterranean reflect the site-specificity of our campus in Southern France and the Mediterranean and build upon ACM's academic tradition as a leader in international education. ACM offers nine different bachelor's programs, as well as the option to self-design a field of study from a wide range of course offerings. ACM's flexible and individualized curriculum allows students to design their own major, in conversation with their academic advisor, to fit individual academic interests.

Undergraduate Minors

ACM’s minors consist of 18 upper-division credits (six courses). Minors should be determined in conjunction with your academic advisor to ensure you meet ACM’s graduation requirements. The minors are:  

• Art History
• Business Administration
• Communication Studies
• Environmental Science
• French Studies
• History
• Hospitality Management
• International Business
• International Relations
• Mediterranean Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology 
• Religious Studies
• Studio Art
• Wine Studies

Choosing a Minor That Suits You and Your Education

What Factors Should be Considered in Choosing a Minor?

Choosing a minor that compliments your major is a key factor in enahcing your undergraduate degree. Several factors should be considered when choosing a minor including personal interest, career prospects, academic requirements, skill development, workload, relationship to your major and your overall goals.

Do I Need a Minor? Should I Have a Minor?

Most colleges, including ACM, do not require a minor to earn a bachelor's degree. It is an optional choice that may factor in to your education depending on some of the considerations listed above. It is a personal decision that utlimately depends on your goals. Sometimes focusing on your major and varying your courses may be more beneficial.

Why do a Minor Instead of a Second Major?

A double major offers its own set up advantages including more in-depth knowledge through additional coursework, more career opportunities or graduate school. Showing a depth of education and expertise in multiple areas may provide an advantage over choosing a minor. 

A minor may be beneficial for other reasons such as balancing courseloads, maintaining graduation timelines, offering additional flexibility, or serving broader interests. A minor will enable you to take more varied coursework that is not in adherence to your major or minor.