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Programs of Study The College of Arts and Science
Minor Requirements: College of Arts and Science In addition to majors, the College of Arts and Science offers minors. A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. Taking a minor is optional. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. Additional requirements and qualifications are included in the Other Requirements chapter. Students may use a minor to satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement only if the minor is outside the department of major and a thematic sequence. If a minor satisfies a Thematic Sequence, it is noted in the description. Some programs offer certificates to students who successfully complete the program. Note: Since declaration of the minor does not provide priority for course registration, it may be difficult for you to enroll in courses that are already over demanded by majors in those areas. The required semester hours are in parentheses beside each minor. Aeronautics (18 semester hours) For information contact the Department of Physics, 133 Culler Hall (513-529-5625). This minor provides opportunity to explore the subject from fundamental theories of flight to optional hands-on flight training; it is a foundation for students interested in aviation and related fields. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence AER 1. Program Requirements Nine semester hours from these: Aerospace Studies (19 semester hours) For information contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, 50 Millett Hall (513-529-2031). This minor is an interdisciplinary program open to all majors. It introduces students to the broad field of aerospace service and provides specific information on the organization and operation of the United States Air Force. Courses may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements One of these: At least one course in each of two different departments American Literature (18 semester hours) For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221). This minor offers students not majoring in English a chance to use elective hours to satisfy a personal interest, strengthen their degree, or enhance their career opportunities. When you begin this minor, you must register with the chief departmental adviser for English and continue to check your progress with the adviser at least once a year until you complete this minor. Courses taken credit/no-credit will not count toward the 18 semester hours required for this minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Six semester hours of introduction to American literature (ENG 141, 142, 143). Three semester hours of theme or genre study in American literature from: ENG 232, 248, 254, 271, 282, 283, 336, 337, 338, and 348. Three semester hours of period study in American literature from: ENG 349, 352, 353, 354, and 355. Six additional hours of advanced study from theme, genre, and period courses listed above. At least one of the advanced courses chosen for these last three categories must emphasize literature written before World War I: ENG 337, 349, 352, or 353. American Studies (22 semester hours) For information contact the director of the American Studies Program (513-529-5333). This minor offers students an introduction to diverse aspects of American life, past and present, through courses specifically in American Studies and a wide range of American topics offered by departments such as anthropology, art, architecture and interior design, comparative religion, English, history, and political science. This minor, open to all students in the university, satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements All of these: AMS 101 (3), 201 (3), and 401 (4) Anthropology (18 semester hours) For information contact the Department of Anthropology, 164 Upham Hall (513-529-8399). This minor combines well with many different majors and is designed for students who wish to add a cross-cultural dimension to their education. It is especially appropriate for those who are planning professional careers in areas such as international studies and foreign service, international business, medicine, dentistry and other health fields, and education. Students planning to take this minor should inform the chief departmental adviser and formally declare this minor. A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. These courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. This minor is not open to an anthropology major and does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Two of these: Additional anthropology courses: Note: Only 4 credits of field method courses (ATH 351 and 426) count toward the 18 hours needed for the minor. Applied Sociological Research (19 semester hours) For information contact the Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628). This minor emphasizes the research aspect of sociology. It is for students planning research-oriented careers in organizational settings. Through course work and field experience, students become familiar with various aspects of research methodology and organizations. This minor requires completion of approved courses and field work placement. A maximum of four semester hours of field placement can be counted toward this minor; if you take SOC 260.A for the field work course, you must take it for four semester hours. Students majoring in sociology must also complete the major requirement of at least one course in three of the four substantive areas. With exception of SOC 151, sociology courses taken for this minor may not be used to fulfill requirements for the sociology major; they may, however, be used to fulfill the major related hours requirement. The research methods course (SOC 262) may be used to meet requirements for the major or the minor, but not both. All courses listed below are prerequisite for a field placement. A g.p.a. of 2.5 and permission of instructor is required before a field placement may be taken. This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Black World Studies (18 semester hours) For information contact the director of the Black World Studies Program, 120 MacMillan Hall (513-529-1235). This program is an interdisciplinary program open to all majors. It offers students opportunity to understand languages, culture, politics, and values of black people in a global context. Moreover, the study of black people and black experience may better prepare students—black and white—to cope with the ever-increasing demands of a multicultural world. This program stresses critical thinking, reflection, and informed action. A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements (24 semester hours) At least one course on Africa, Brazil, or the Caribbean from these: At least one course on black culture: At least one course on African Americans: One course on the experience of Africa and Diaspora: Remaining Hours: For information contact the Department of Botany, 316 Pearson Hall (513-529-4200). Courses for this minor must be taken for a grade and your accumulated g.p.a. must be greater than 2.0. Advanced courses must represent at least 14 hours of the total 18. If you plan to take a minor in botany, please consult with the chief departmental adviser. Requirements with Thematic Sequences BOT 1 Conservation and the Environment All of these: One of these: Requirements with Thematic Sequence BOT 2 Molecular Processes: From Cells to Whole Plants All of these: Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these: Requirements with Thematic Sequence BOT 3 Plant Ecology All of these: Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these: Requirements with Thematic Sequence BOT 4 Plant Structure and Development All of these: Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these: For information contact the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526). This minor offers students substantial language training and fundamental cultural understanding. Three years course work or the equivalent training in language gives students adequate skills for daily communication and some tools for handling more sophisticated materials. Literature and culture courses provide students with knowledge of traditional and modern Chinese world views and social realities. Chinese language and culture and literature credits transferred to Miami from other institutions may be used to fulfill the requirements. the courses must be passed with a 2.0 g.p.a. Courses taken on a pass/non-pass basis may not be applied to the minor. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements All of these (12 semester hours): Two of these (6 semester hours): Other courses not listed above may count toward the minor, including honors courses and one-time offerings with the approval of the Chinese Program adviser. Classical Humanities (18 semester hours) For information contact the Department of Classics, 105 Irvin Hall (513-529-1480). This minor offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with the rich spectrum of classical literature, language, art, and civilization. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. These courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Two of these: Three semester hours of classical literature and language selected from: CLS 210.Z, 211, 212, 213, 215, 310.P, 310.S, 316, 317, 381; or any other approved course in classical literature; or any Greek course except GRK 101, 102, 221, 222; any Latin course except LAT 101, 102, 121, 201, 321. Three hours in classical civilization selected from CLS 111, 210.C, 210.E, 210.J, 210.R, 235, 310.T, 321, 322; ART 381, 382, 383, 384; or any other approved course in classical civilization. Three additional hours selected from the last two groups. One of these: CLS 401, 402. Criminology (20-50 semester hours) For information contact the Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628). This minor focuses on the social construction and understanding of crime, adult offenders, juvenile offenders, and the social responses directed toward them from the past to the present. An internship in an agency, program, or institution within the American criminal justice system that deals with criminal offenders is a crucial element of this minor. Students may major in any field but often are in political science, psychology, or sociology. Because the required courses are sequentially related, students need instructors' permission to register for criminology, juvenile delinquincy, and penology. This minor typically requires two academic years to complete. Staff and courses are limited, so declaring and registering for courses does not guarantee degree completion. Students must apply in the Sociology and Gerontology Office before spring break of their sophomore year in order to be admitted to the minor or thematic sequence in criminality. Prerequisite: SOC 151 or 152 and a minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.5 are required. This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Track one: For the non-sociology major (20-21 semester hours) Required. All of these in this order: Electives. Minimum three semester hours from these: Track two: For the sociology major (50 semester hours) East Asian Studies (18 semester hours) For information contact the program adviser in the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526). This interdisciplinary program is open to all majors. It introduces students to cultures of East Asian countries, including art, literature, history, geography, religion, sociology, economics, and political systems. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Language Proficiency Course Requirements Group I (100-200 level) Related Courses Group II (300-400 level) East Asia China Japan Related course: Other courses, including one-time offerings, and honors and summer workshop courses may count toward this minor. For approval contact the program adviser. For information contact the Department of Economics, 208 Laws Hall (513-529-2836). This minor is designed for students who are interested in exploring how their major area of specialization connects to the wider world of the workplace and the economy. Students who are preparing for law school or a master's degree in business administration (M.B.A.) program will find this minor valuable. The 18 hours of Economics must be completed with at least a 2.0 g.p.a. Either ECO 315 or 317 must be taken at Miami. Proper choice of electives will allow you to complete a Thematic Sequence with this minor. Program Requirements ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3) Nine additional hours of advanced economics (300 level or above), which may include the other intermediate theory course. English Literature (18 semester hours) For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221). This minor offers students not majoring in English a chance to use their elective hours to satisfy a personal interest, to strengthen their degree, or to enhance their career opportunities. When you begin this minor, you must register with the chief departmental adviser, and you must check your progress with the adviser at least once a year until you complete the minor. Courses taken credit/no-credit will not count toward the minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Six semester hours of introduction to English literature (ENG 131, 132, 133). Three semester hours in the study of a major English author from these: ENG 372, 373, or 440. Three semester hours of theme or genre study in English literature from these: ENG 233, 261, 281, 283, or 284. Three semester hours of period study in English literature from these: ENG 327, 328, 331, 334,335, 339, 342, 343,344, 345, or 347. Three additional hours of advanced study from the last three categories above. For information contact the Department of Philosophy, 212 Hall Auditorium (513-529-2440). The department occasionally offers courses in special topics appropriate to this minor. These may be substituted by petition for any of the courses listed in the second group. This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan. Program Requirements Both of these: Three of these: ( Next Page ) General Bulletin Home | Search | Top |Miami University Main Page |
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