Programs of Study
The College of Arts and Science
Minors
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. Some programs offer certificates to students who successfully complete the program.
The required semester hours are in parentheses beside each minor.
Actuarial Science (28 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor (513-529-5818).
This minor is designed for students who are preparing for a possible career as an actuary. The extensive prerequisites for the minor reflect the fact that most students in this program will have a major in mathematics and statistics. Courses in the minor may also be used to satisfy requirements of a major.
All courses in this minor must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan for students majoring in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Program Requirements
Prerequisites:
Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra. and Introductory Statistics
All of these:
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3)
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
FIN 301 Introduction to Business Finance (3)
FIN 302 Intermediate Financial Management (3)
STA 401 Probability (3)
STA 463 Regression Analysis (4)
STA 483 Analysis of Forecasting Systems (3)
Students are encouraged to select MTH 447 Mathematical Finance as an elective course that will enhance this program
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Statistics may count at most two courses from STA 401, 463, or 483 toward the requirements of the major.
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 air and space 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.
Program Requirements
Required sequence (10 semester hours):
AES 121 The Foundations of the United States Air Force (1)
AES 122 The Foundations of the United States Air Force (1)
AES 221 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (1)
AES 222 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (1)
AES 332 Air Force Leadership Studies (3)
AES 432 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3)
Note: AES 240 (4) may be taken for AES 121, 222 with permission of instructor.
One of these:
AES 331 Air Force Leadership Studies (3)
NSC 401 Naval Leadership and Management (2)
MGT 301 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
At least one course in each of two different departments (min. six semester hours):
AES 431 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3)
GEO 378 Political Geography (3)
HST 222 American Diplomacy (3)
HST 431 The U.S.-Vietnam War (3)
POL 221 Modern World Governments (4)
POL 271 World Politics (4)
POL 373 American Foreign Policy (3)
POL 374 Comparative Foreign Policy (3)
POL 382 International Law (3)
POL 387 Comparative Security Issues (3)
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.
Program Requirements
Six semester hours of introduction to American literature ( ENG 141, 143).
Three semester hours of theme or genre study in American literature from: ENG 232, 338, and 348.
Three semester hours of period study in American literature from: ENG 349, 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, 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.
Program Requirements
All of these: AMS 101 (3), 201 (3), and 401 (4)
Three semester hours from a list of special topics courses ( AMS 310X).
With the program director, choose 9 additional semester hours from AMS courses cross-listed with other departments.
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.
Program Requirements
This one:
ATH 155 Introduction to Anthropology (4)
Two of these:
ATH 212 Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Methods (3)
ATH 231 Perspectives on Culture (3)
ATH 255 Foundations of Biological Anthropology (3)
ATH 265 Language and Culture (3)
Additional anthropology courses:
300-level or above to total at least 18 semester hours
Note: Only four credits of field method courses ( ATH 351, 415, 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 260A 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 the exceptions of SOC 151 and SOC 152, sociology courses taken for this minor may not be used to fulfill requirements for the sociology major. 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.
Program Requirements
All of these:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4) or
SOC 152 Social Relations and U.S. Cultures (4)
SOC 262 Research Methods (4)
SOC 417 Economy and Society (3) or
SOC 454 Formal Organizations (3)
SOC 462 Applied Sociological Research (3)
STA 261 Statistics for Social Science (4)
SOC 260A Internship: An Introduction to Applied Sociology and Human Services (1-4) or
SOC 440A Applied Field Experience (4-16)
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
This one:
BWS 151 Introduction to Black World Studies (4)
At least one course on Africa, Brazil, or the Caribbean from these:
BWS/ CLS 210R Race and Ethnicity in Antiquity (3)
BWS/ FST 415 Cuba in Revolution: Its History, Politics, and Culture (4)
BWS/ GEO 301 Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
BWS/ HST 224 Africa in History (3)
BWS/ HST 225 The Making of Modern Africa (3)
BWS/HST 326 Islam (3)
BWS/ HST 496 Africa in the 20th Century: Decolonialization and Independence (3)
BWS 325 Images of Africa (3)
At least one course on black culture:
ATH/BWS 366 African Oral Traditions (3)
BWS/ ENG 336 African American Writing (3)
BWS/ ENG 337 African American Writing 1878-1945 (3)
BWS/ ENG 338 African American Writing 1946-Present (3)
BWS/ HST 386 Race in Society (3)
BWS/ PHS 279 African Americans in Sports (3)
BWS/ PHS 292 Dance, Culture, and Contexts (3)
At least one course on African Americans:
BWS/ HST 221 African American History (3)
BWS/ HST 365 Civil War and Reconstruction Era (3)
BWS/ HST 395 The American South to 1877 (3)
BWS/ HST 396 The American South Since 1877 (3)
One course on the experience of Africa and Diaspora:
ARC/BWS 427/527 The American City Since 1940 (3)
BWS 267 National Cinemas: African Film (3)
BWS/ FST 415 Cuba in Revolution: Its History, Politics, and Culture (4)
BWS/FWS 362 Familty Poverty (3)
BWS/ GEO 455/555 Race, Urban Change, and Conflict in America (3)
BWS/ GTY 472/572 Minority Aging (3)
BWS 324/ HST 325 Images of Africa (3)
BWS/ HST 495 Modern African Environmental History (3)
BWS 337/ POL 338 Contemporary African Politics (3)
BWS/ PSY 325 Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience (3)
BWS/ SOC 348 American Minority Relations (3)
BWS/ SOC 448 The African American Experience (3)
BWS/ WMS 370E Feminism and Diaspora: U.S. Women of Color (3)
Remaining Hours:
Choose from course offerings listed above.
Botany (18 semester hours)
Note: The Department of Botany is currently reviewing this minor. 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:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
BOT 131 Plants, Humanity, and Environment (3) or
BOT 171 Ecology of North America (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
Thematic Sequence BOT 1 (3, 3, 3)
One of these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity: Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 402 Plant Anatomy (3)
BOT 425 Plant Physiology (4)
Requirements with Thematic Sequence
BOT 2 Molecular Processes: From Cells to Whole Plants
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
Thematic Sequence BOT 2 (4, 4, 3)
Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity: Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
BOT 402 Plant Anatomy (3)
BOT 425 Plant Physiology (4)
Requirements with Thematic Sequence
BOT 3 Plant Ecology
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
Thematic Sequence BOT 3 (4, 4, 3)
Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity: Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
BOT 402 Plant Anatomy (3)
BOT 425 Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 431 Global Plant Diversity (3)
BOT 432 Ecoregions of North America (3)
BOT 434 Plant Community Ecology Methods (1)
BOT 437 Field Methods in Population Ecology (1)
Requirements with Thematic Sequence
BOT 4 Plant Structure and Development
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
Thematic Sequence BOT 4 (4, 4, 3)
Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity: Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
BOT 402 Plant Anatomy (3)
BOT 425 Plant Physiology (4)
Chinese (18 semester hours)
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.
Program Requirements
Four of these (12 semester hours):
CHI 201 Second Year Chinese (3)
CHI 202 Second Year Chinese (3)
CHI 301 Third Year Chinese (3)
CHI 302 Third Year Chinese (3)
CHI 401 Fourth Year Chinese (3)
CHI 402 Fourth Year Chinese (3)
Two of these (6 semester hours):
CHI 251 Traditional Chinese Literature (3)
CHI 252 Modern Chinese Literature (3)
CHI 255 Drama in China and Japan (3)
CHI 264 Chinese Cinema and Culture (3)
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.
Program Requirements
Two of these:
CLS 101 Greek Civilization in its Mediterranean Context (3)
CLS 102 Introduction to Roman Civilization (3)
CLS 121 Classical Mythology (3)
Three semester hours of classical literature and language selected from: CLS 210Z, 211, 212, 213, 215, 310P, 310R, 310S, 316, 317, 331, 381; or any other approved course in classical literature; or any Greek course except GRK 101, 222; any Latin course except LAT 101, 321.
Three hours in classical civilization selected from: CLS 111, 210C, 210E, 210J, 210R, 210T, 235, 310B, 310I, 310T, 321, 322; ART 381, 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 sociology of crime, adult offenders, including an orientation to the social scientific study of crime, a critical examination of institutions in the criminal justice system, and a consideration of recent trends in the study of crime. A crucial element of the minor is the completion of an intership in an agency, program, or institution within the criminal justice system. Students may major in any field and are encouraged to apply regardless of their major course of study.
Because the required courses are sequentially related, students need instructors' permission to register for Criminology ( SOC 352), Systems of Justice ( SOC 409), Topics in Criminology ( SOC 410), and Juvenile Delinquency ( SOC 413). Since instructional staff and course space are limited, registering for courses does not guarantee program completion. Students must apply in the Sociology and Gerontology Office before spring break of their sophomore year for admission to the minor or thematic sequence. Prerequisites for application: completion of SOC 151 or 152 and a minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.5.
Program Requirements
Select track one or track two for your program.
Track one: For the non-sociology major (20-21 semester hours)
Required. All of these in this order:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4) or
SOC 152 Social Relations and U.S. Cultures (4)
SOC 352 Criminology (3)
SOC 409 Systems of Justice (3)
SOC 440C Field Experience (4-16)*
SOC 414 Penology (3)
* Only 4 semester hours of field placement may count toward the sociology major and/or criminology minor.
One of these:
SOC 410 Topics in Criminology (3)
SOC 413 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Electives. Minimum three semester hours from these:
SOC 201 Social Problems (4)
SOC 202 Social Deviance (4)
SOC 372 Social Stratification (3)
SOC 411 Social Conflict (3)
SOC 412 Sociology of Law (3)
SOC 417 Economy and Society (3)
Track two: For the sociology major (50 semester hours)
Complete 36 semester hours of sociology, including required courses for the major and all of the requirements for the criminology minor listed above. A minimum total of 50 semester hours in sociology is required for a combined sociology major and criminology minor.
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.
Program Requirements
Language Proficiency
You must attain a second-year language proficiency in either Chinese or Japanese. Completion of CHI 202 or JPN 202, or higher level of courses will fulfill this requirement. Contact the program adviser for proficiency assessment if necessary.
Course Requirements
Select courses from Group I and II.
Group I (100-200 level)
Six semester hours from East Asia (see below)
(or three hours from East Asia and three hours from Related Courses):
ART 186 History of Asian Art: China, Korea, Japan (3)
ART/JPN/ REL 279 Buddhism and Culture: China and Japan (3)
ATH/GEO/ITS/POL/ SOC 208 The Rise of Industrialism in East Asia (3)
CHI 251 Chinese Literature in English Translation (3)
CHI 252 Modern Chinese Literature in English Translation (3)
CHI/ JPN 255 Dramas in Japan and China in Translation (3)
CHI/ FST 264 Chinese Cinema and Culture (3)
JPN 231 Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation (3)
JPN 260 Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation (3)
JPN 266 Survey of Japanese Cinema (3)
REL 202 Religions of Asia (3)
Related Courses
ART 185 Asian Art in Context: India and Southeast Asia (3)
PHL 106 Thought and Culture of India (4)
Group II (300-400 level)
Twelve semester hours from East Asia, China, or Japan; or twelve semester hours from a combination of the areas:
East Asia
GEO 308 Geography of East Asia (3)
POL 335 Politics of China and Japan (3)
POL 375 International Relations of East Asia (3)
POL 430D Comparative Political System of Asia (4)
REL 324 Buddhism in East Asia (3)
China
ART 478 Chinese Painting History (3)
EDT 499 Teaching About China (1)
GEO 410D Regional Analysis of China (1-4)
HST 353 History of Chinese Civilization (3)
HST 354 Modern Chinese History (3)
HST/ WMS 383 Women in Chinese History (3)
HST 400S Modern China (3)
HST 434 China and the Silk Road (3)
Japan
ARC 428 Japanese Architecture (3)
ART 479 Japanese Painting and Prints (3)
HST 356 Modern Japanese History (3)
JPN 401 Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts I (3)
JPN 402 Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts II (3)
REL 328 Religions of Japan (3)
SOC 408 Contemporary Japanese Society (3)
Related course:
EDT 499 Teaching About China (1)
ENG 369 Colonial and Post-Colonial Literatures of South Asia (3)
GEO 410 Geography of the Silk Road (3)
POL 328 Politics of Central Asia (3)
REL 323 Buddhism in India and South Asia (3)
Other courses, including one-time offerings, and honors and summer workshop courses may count toward this minor. For approval contact the program adviser.
Economics (18 semester hours)
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.
Program Requirements
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 315 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3) or
ECO 317 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (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.
Program Requirements
Six semester hours of introduction to English literature ( ENG 131, 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, 283, or 284.
Three semester hours of period study in English literature from these: ENG 327, 342, 343,344, 345, or 347.
Three additional hours of advanced study from the last three categories above.
Ethics (19 semester hours)
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.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
PHL 131 Problems of Moral and Social Values (3)
PHL 311 Ethical Theory (4)
Three of these:
PHL 312 Contemporary Moral Problems (4)
PHL 331 Political Philosophy (4)
PHL 335 Philosophy of Law (4)
PHL 355 Feminist Theory (4)
PHL 360A Confronting Death (4)
PHL 375 Moral Issues in Health Care (4)
PHL 376 Environmental Philosophy (4)
PHL 475 Justice in Healthcare (4)
European Area Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the european area studies adviser Dr. Margaret Ziolkowski, 164 Irvin Hall (513-529-1853).
This minor, open to all students in the university, introduces the European region from multiple perspectives of humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. It provides students at Miami’s campuses, including the John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Luxembourg or other European programs, with a framework for integrating their studies into the overall curriculum at Miami. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
Program Requirements*
Both of these:
HST 122 Western Civilization (3) or a modern European history course
GEO 311 Geography of Western Europe (4) or another European geography course
One of these:
POL 333 Politics of Western Europe (4) or another course in West European politics
POL 332 Post-Soviet Russian Politics (4) o another course in Russian or East European politics
ECO 341 Economic History of Modern Europe (3)
One course in each category:
A modern European culture course from literature, art, architecture, music, theatre or cinema (3)
A modern European language course at the 300- level or above, taught in that language (3)
An additional Europe-focused course to reach a total of 18 semester hours.
The European Studies Adviser must approve all selected courses.
* Appropriate courses taken in European study abroad programs, including MUDEC, may be substituted for above courses with the approval of the European Area Studies adviser.
Film Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact program adviser in the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
This interdepartmental minor integrates courses that treat film as a major art form or that use film as a specific and unique analytical device in the study of literature, history, arts, or national cultures. It offers a broad introduction to importance and influence of film, variety of film studies methodologies, and history and criticism of the modes of cinema across the world.
Program Requirements
These two:
FST 201 Introduction to Film Criticism and History (3)
FST 401 Seminar in Film Study (3)
Twelve semester hours from these:
ENG/COM 422 Creative Writing: Screenwriting (3)
FST/ COM 146 Media Aesthetics (3)
FST/ COM 205 American Film as Communication (3)
FST/COM/IDS 206 Diversity and Culture in American Film (3)
FST/ ENG 220 Literature and Film (3; maximum 6)
FST/ ENG 221 Shakespeare and Film (3)
FST/ ENG 235 Classics of Film (3)
FST/ ENG 236 Alternative Traditions in Film (3)
FST/ HST 250 History and Popular Culture (3)*
FST/ HST 252 Representations of History in Film and Video (3)
FST/ GER 261 Survey of German Cinema (3)
FST/ ITL 262 Italian Cinema (3)
FST/ RUS 263 Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian Cinema (3)
FST/ CHI 264 Chinese Cinema and Culture (3)
FST/FRE/ GER 265 European Jewish Cinema (3)
FST/ JPN 266 Survey of Japanese Cinema (3)
FST/ HST 302 War and European Cinema (3)
FST/ ENG 350 Topics in Film (3; maximum 6)
FST/ FRE 366 French Cinema (3)
FST/ LAS 415 Cuba in Revolution (3)
FST/ FRE 460 Topics in French Cinema Study (3)
HST 251 Gender and Third World Film (3)
PHL 241 Aesthetics (4)
PHL 410 Special Topics (1-4)*
POL 220 Movies and Politics (2)
* Applies when topic is film-related.
French (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of French and Italian, 207 Irvin Hall (513-529-7508).
This minor provides direction, coherence, and recognition in French studies for non-majors. It is designed to expand your area of interest and expertise and to broaden your career options. Students are encouraged to participate in the Department's summer programs abroad.
You must accumulate 18 semester hours at 200 level or above and maintain a 2.5 g.p.a. No courses in translation count toward the minor; all courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. You must plan your program with an adviser.
Geography (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Geography, 216 Shideler Hall (513-529-5010).
This minor provides training in the interpretation of geographic data and geographic (spatial) analytical techniques that should form a strong complement for students with majors in other physical and social sciences. We recommend a minor in geography for students who want to know the world better and want to apply that broader perspective to effective local action in their special areas of expertise.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. No courses may be taken credit/no-credit. This minor is not available to majors in geography.
Program Requirements
Select an emphasis from one of these three areas for your program.
Comparative urban-economic emphasis
GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3)
GEO 201 Geography of Urban Diversity (3)
GEO 211 Global change (3)
Tool course (2-4)*
Additional advanced urban-economic geography courses to make up required 18 semester hours*
Environmental change emphasis
GEO 121 Earth's Physical Environments (4)
GEO 211 Global Change (3)
GEO 221 Regional Physical Environments (3)
Tool course (2-4)*
Additional advanced environmental change courses to make up required 18 semester hours*
Global (international) development emphasis
GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) or
GEO 111 World Regional Geography: Patterns and Issues (3)
GEO 211 Global Change (3)
Tool course (2-4)
Additional advanced global development courses to make up required 18 semester hours*
*Contact the department for a list of courses that count for each emphasis.
Geology (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Geology, 114 Shideler Hall (513-529-3216).
A minimum g.p.a. of 2.25 is required for all courses in the minor. No courses may be taken credit/no-credit. This minor is not available to majors in geology or earth science education. Courses must be selected observing all prerequisites. Substitutions may be made with approval of department.
Program Requirements
One of these:
GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth (3)
GLG 121 Environmental Geology (3)
GLG 131 Geology and Gemstones (3)
GLG 141 Geology of U.S. National Parks (3)
This laboratory:
GLG 115L Understanding the Earth Lab (1)
Also required:
Complete the 18 semester hours with courses at 200 level or above. One course must be at 300 level or above.
German (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526).
All courses in German (except those offered only credit/no credit) must be taken for a grade. You must coordinate your program with a department adviser. This minor consists of courses above the 100 level.
Program Requirements
One of these:
GER 201, 202 Intermediate German (3, 3) or
GER 205, 206 Intensive Intermediate German in Europe (3, 3)
Choose one course from each group:
Language skill
GER 301 Advanced German Composition and Conversation (3)
Literature
GER 311 Passionate Friendships in German Literature and Culture (3)
GER 312 Coming of Age in German Literature and Thought (3)
Culture
GER 321 Cultural Topics in German-Speaking Europe (3)
GER 322 Comparative Study of Everyday Culture: German-Speaking Europe and the U.S.A. (3)
Grammar/linguistics
GER 471 Linguistic Perspectives on Contemporary German (3)
Also required:
Remaining hours selected from courses at 200 level or above, excluding courses taught in English translation.
Gerontology (19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628).
Students in any major may pursue this multidisciplinary minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in this minor, and only GTY 440.G Fieldwork in Gerontology may be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. Note prerequisites when selecting courses.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
GTY 154 Aging in American Society (3)
GTY 440G Field Experience in Gerontology (4)
At least one of these:
GTY/ SOC 318 Sociology of Aging (3)
GTY 365 Social Policy and Programs in Gerontology (3)
GTY 468 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society (3)
Courses to bring total to 19 semester hours from these:
CLS 322 Growing Old in Greece and Rome (3)
EDP 356 Human Development (3)
ENG/PHL/REL/PSY 360A Confronting Death (4)
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (3)
GTY 260 Global Aging (3)
GTY 456 Psychosocial Health and Aging (3)
GTY 460 Selected Topics in Gerontology (2-4)
GTY/SOC/ WMS 463 Gender and Aging (3)
GTY 464 Sociology of Retirement (3)
GTY 466 The Family in Later Life (3)
GTY/BWS 472 Minority Aging (3)
GTY/ ATH 476 Environment and Aging (3)
GTY 485 Long Term Care in an Aging Society (3)
NSG 441 Health and Aging (3)
PHL 375 Moral Issues in Health Care (4)
PHL 475 Justice in Health Care (4)
PHS 471 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (4)
PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 334 Adulthood and Aging (3)
PSY 334L Adulthood and Aging Laboratory (1)
SOC 435 Sociology of Death (3)
History (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of History, 254 Upham Hall (513-529-5121).
If you are not majoring in history, this minor is an opportunity for you to satisfy an interest, strengthen your degree, and enhance your preparation for a career or further education.
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).
Program Requirements
Six semester hours (two introductory survey courses; need not be in sequence) from these:
HST 111, 112 Survey of American History (3, 3)
HST 121, 122 Western Civilization (3, 3)
HST 197, 198 World History (3, 3)
Remaining 12 semester hours must be history courses at the 200 level and above, chosen with an adviser.
History of Philosophy (20 semester hours)
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 course listed in the second group.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
PHL 301 Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHL 302 Modern Philosophy (4)
Three of these. At least one must be 400 level:
PHL 390 Existentialism (4)
PHL 402 Nineteenth Century Philosophy (4)
PHL 430 Seminar in Ancient or Medieval Philosophy (4)
PHL 440 Seminar in Modern Philosophy (4)
PHL 460 Seminar in Marxism (4)
Horticultural Botany (19 semester hours)
Note: Changes to this program are being considered as this Bulletin goes to press. For information contact the Department of Botany, 316 Pearson Hall (513-529-4200).
This minor gives you a general understanding of horticulture and related fields. It is open to all students; however, for students working on the A.B. in botany, only BOT 115, 116, or 191 can count for both the major and this minor, and for students working on the B.S. in botany, only BOT 115, 191, and 425 can count for both.
Courses used for this minor cannot be used for the minor in botany, except for BOT 115, 116, or 191. College chemistry is recommended for this minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor; no courses for the minor may be taken credit/no-credit.
Program Requirements
One of these:
BOT 115 and 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
This one:
BOT 306 Basic Horticulture (3)
Four of these:
BOT 241 Botanical Principles in Landscape Gardening (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4) or
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4) or
BOT 421 Advanced Mycology (4)
BOT 340 Internship in Botany (1-16)
BOT 415 Techniques in Biotechnology (3)
BOT 425 Plant Physiology (4)
Interactive Media Studies (19 semester hours minimum)
For information contact the director of the Center for Interactive Media Studies, 210 Laws Hall (513-529-1637).
The minor in interactive media studies introduces the student to digital media and allows them to examine their cchosen major from a new perspective. It provides students with a framework for integrating a broad understanding of interactive media balanced with a more specific focus on disciplinary tracks. A 2.5 g.p.a. is required for admittance into the minor.
There are four tracks within the minor that allow students to focus their experience on a particular area of interactive media, and to better complement their disciplinary area of focus. These tracks include art/design, business, humanities, and self-designed.
For a complete list of courses needed to fulfill the requirements, please contact the director.
Program Requirements
Take three of the following:
IMS 101 Interactive Development Skills (1)
IMS 101F Web Animation (1)
IMS 101G Presentation Graphics and Multimedia (1)
IMS 101H Web Design and HTML (1)
IMS 101P Desktop Publishing
IMS 101V Video (1)
Take one of the following:
ENG 313 Introduction to Technical Writing (3)
IMS 201 Information Studies in the Digital Age (MPT) (3)
WCP 142 Interdisciplinary Technology (3)
Choose one track:
Business track
IMS 333 New Economy: eBusiness, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital (MPT) (3)
MGT/ EGM 311 Project Management (3)
MIS 302 Database Theory and Practice (3)
MKT 419 eCommerce, Marketing and the Internet (4)
Art/design track
ART 256 Design, Perception, and Audience (MPF) (3)
ART 353 The Business of Design (3)
IMS 319 Foundations in 3D Design (3)
IMS/ ARC 404Y Mind and Medium (3)
IMS 445 Game Design (3)
PSY 462 Work Space and Work Organization (MPT) (3)
Humanities track
COM 211 Introduction to Electronic Media (4)
ENG 171 Humanities and Technology (MPF) (3)
MUS 303 Electronic Music (MPT) (3)
Self-designed track
Choose nine hours from any of the above tracks (Adviser permission is required, contact the director)
This one:
IMS 440/410 Interactive Media Studies Practicum (MPC) (4)
Italian (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of French and Italian, 207 Irvin Hall (513-529-7508).
This minor offers certified recognition of proficiency in Italian language and successful completion of a program in Italian culture and literature. It increases your understanding of a culture of major influence.
Requirements include completing at least 18 semester hours of Italian above the 100 level, including Italian 301 and 302. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit). Your program must be planned with an adviser.
Students are encouraged, but not required, to attend the Miami University Summer Language Institute in Italy (Urbino).
Japanese (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526).
This minor provides exposure to literature and culture along with systematic language training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Japanese language, culture, and relevant courses transferred from other institutions may be used to fulfill requirements. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
Program Requirements
Select courses from these:
ATH 309/ ENG 303/ GER 309/SPA 303 Introduction to Linguistics (4)
JPN 201, 202 Second Year Japanese (3, 3)
JPN 231 Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation (3)
JPN 255 Drama in China and Japan in English Translation (3)
JPN 260 Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation (3)
JPN 266 Survey of Japanese Cinema (3)
JPN 279 Buddhism and Culture: China and Japan (3)
JPN 301, 302 Third Year Japanese (3, 3)
JPN 401, 402 Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts (3, 3)
Other courses, including one-time offerings, honors courses, etc., may count; contact the Japanese program adviser.
Jewish Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the College of Arts and Science, 143 Upham Hall (513-529-1234).
This minor offers students substantial knowledge in the Modern Hebrew language and the history of the Jewish people, including their social and religious ideas and institutions. The minor also makes possible a practicum of overseas travel and study of contemporary Jewish groups and organizations. Jewish Studies credit transferred to Miami from other institutions may be used to fulfill the requirements. A 2.5 g.p.a. is required to obtain a Jewish Studies Minor.
Program Requirements
One of these (3 semester hours):
REL 211 Introduction to the Religion of the Ancient Israel (3)
REL 213 Social and Religious History of the Jewish People (3)
Two of these (7-8 semester hours):
REL 385 Religious Roots of Anti-Semitism (3)
REL 388 Jews, Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem (3)
REL 465 Holocaust: Jewish and Christian Responses (4)
REL 475 Judaism in Modern Israel (4)
Culture and society (8 semester hours):
ART/465/565 Jewish Art Through the Ages (3)
GER 252 The German-Jews and German Culture (3)
GEO 377 Field Work in Jewish Studies*
GER 357 Visualizing the Holocaust (3)
HBW 101,102 Beginning Modern Hebrew (4,4)
HBW 201, 202 Intermediate Modern Hebrew (3,3)
HST 250 History and Popular Culture Topic: Cinema of the Holocaust
HST 346 Medieval Jewish History (3)
HST 380I Holocaust (3)
HST 380R Honors Seminar Topic: Jewish and Christian Religious Thought in the 1960's
HST 400A Senior Capstone in German History (3)
HST 400I Senior Capstone in Judaism and Early Christianity (3)
HST 472 The Rise and Fall of Hitler (3)
PSY 348 Later Generations of the Holocaust: Psychological Effects (3)
Additional courses may be taken with the permission of the adviser.
* Field work in Jewish Studies, community service, educational travel program, or other field work approved by Jewish Studies adviser.
Latin American Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the director of Latin American Studies, 127 MacMillan Hall (513-529-1958).
This interdisciplinary program is open to all students and is a valuable complement to a wide range of majors. Students may enroll in the program by declaring intent with an LAS adviser. LAS minors must complete SPN 202 or POR 211. Students whose studies include a focus on the French Caribbean may petition to fulfill the languages requirement with four semesters of French, and students who have completed two years of French and one year of Spanish or Portuguese may petition to get their work recognized as fulfilling the LAS language requirement. All students must complete 6 of the 18 required credit hours in classes outside of their majors and outside of their second minors, if applicable.
Program Requirements
Core courses. Twelve (12) hours required from this group.
(Additional core courses can count toward the 18 hour requirement.)
ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3)
GEO 304 Latin American Development (4)
GEO 405 The Caribbean in Global Context (3)
LAS 180H Latin American Civilization (Honors) (after 1820) (3)
LAS 207 Latin American Civilization (Pre-Columbian and Colonial period) (3)
LAS 208 Latin American Civilization (after 1820) (3)
LAS 220 Model OAS General Assembly (3)
LAS/ ENG 254 Latino/a Literature (3)
LAS 260 Latin America in the United States (3)
LAS 315 Latin American Diaspora Communities (3)
LAS 319 Revolution in Latin America (3)
LAS 401,402 Contemporary Issues in Latin America and Hemispheric Relations (2)*
LAS 410 Current Latin American Issues (3)
LAS 412 Latin American Literature and Culture Through Film
LAS/ IES 414 Latin American Environmental Affairs (3)
LAS 415 Cuba in Revolution: Its History, Politics, and Culture (MPC) (4)
LAS/ POL 478 Media and Politics in Latin America and the Caribbean (3)
POL 337 Politics of Latin America (4)
POL 378 Latin America: The Region and the World (3)
POL 430E Seminar on Comparative Political Systems: Latin America (4)
SPN 361, 362 Spanish American Cultural History I, II (3,3)
* Visiting speaker series, can be repeated.
Related Hours. Up to nine (9) hours can count toward the minor.
ATH/LAS 325 Identity: Race, Class, and Gender (3)
ATH 313 Introduction to South American Archeology (4)
GEO 473 Development and Underdevelopment (3)
HST 307 Latin American Civilization (Before 1820) (3)
HST 487 Mexico Since 1810 (3)
HST 488 Colonial Spanish America (3)
POR 111 Accelerated Elementary Portuguese (4)*
POR 211 Intermediate Portuguese (4)*
SPN 311 Grammar Review and Introductory Composition (3)
SPN 450 Topics in Hispanic Literature and Language (3) (Spanish American topic required)
SPN 490 Issues in Hispanic Literature (3) (Spanish American topic required)
* Students fulfilling the language skills requirement in Spanish can count POR 111 and 211 as credits in category C.
Electives. Optional courses containing substantial material, concepts, or applications relevant to Latin American studies; these can contribute up to 3 credit hours toward the total of 18.
ATH 175 Peoples of the World (3)
ATH 185 Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (3)
ATH 312 Introduction to North American Archaeology (4)
ECO 347 Economic Development (3)
ENG 348 Ethnic American Literature (3)
FRE 202 Critical Analysis of French Culture*
GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3)
GEO 111 World Regional Geography (3)
HST 400A Senior Seminar in History: Human Rights, the United Nations, and Indigenous Peoples
HST 400C Seminar in History: When Worlds Collide (3)
POL 326 Comparative Ethnic Politics (3)
POL 439 North American Politics: Unity and Diversity (3)
* Students who take Spanish or Portuguese as their language can count this as an elective.
Linguistics (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
Linguistics is the study of language. Linguists look at how people use language and try to find the rules that govern that use. Because linguistics touches so many areas of study, a minor in linguistics is useful for students majoring in foreign languages, English, sociology, anthropology, psychology, mathematics, communication, philosophy, or computer science. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
Program Requirements
This one:
ENG 303 Introduction to Linguistics (4)
These two:
ENG 405 and 406
At least eight semester hours from these:
ATH 265, ATH 465, COM 333, ENG 301, ENG 302, ENG 410, FRE 341, GER 442, MTH 483, PHL 373, PHL 497, PSY 464, PSY 466, SPN 481, or SPN 482.
Mathematics (21 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5818).
This minor provides students with an increased understanding of, and competence in, mathematics. B | 
