Minors

ACM's Minors & Requirements

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. 

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