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The following conditions must be met to earn a minor:
Minors
A minor is a specialization in an academic area. Minoring can help you gain knowledge or skills in fields distinct from your major. Most minors require a minimum of 18 credits.
Minors must be completed simultaneously with a Bachelor’s Degree program. A minor may not be completed independently or after a Bachelor’s Degree has already been conferred. Multiple minors may be requested while actively earning a Bachelor’s Degree. All coursework to earn the requested minor(s) must be completed prior to the conferral of the Bachelor’s degree.
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Minor requirements can be found in the Catalog. However, similar to majors, some minors may require careful sequencing of courses due to pre and co-requisites; and/or may share multiple courses within your major requirements, that could put you at risk of exceeding 50% of unique minor credit. For those reasons, we strongly suggest working with the Chair of the Department offering the minor when making course selections. General questions about minors can be answered by your academic advisor. Be sure to consult both your advisor and the Chair of your requested minor to best incorporate the requirements of your minor(s) with your major requirements, core, etc.
How do I declare a minor?
Minor Intent forms should be submitted on the Portal under Student Resource Forms. This will allow the Chairperson to know approximately how many students are actively working on the minor to aid them in offering enough sections of each minor required course(s). When you apply for graduation, you must complete the Minor Approval for Graduation Form. Found under Student Resource Forms. Your requested minor will not be awarded until your approval has been received. Approval forms should be submitted in conjunction with your Graduation Application. Minors will be awarded at the same time a Bachelor’s Degree is awarded. It will be noted on your CU transcript, but is not printed on diplomas.
ACCOUNTING MINOR
Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all courses applied to any of the business minor programs.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MINOR
The minor in American Sign Language (ASL) is designed to provide the student with an understanding of ASL and its application. The following courses are required:
A grade of C or better is required in all courses
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS MINOR
Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis
The undergraduate Practicum in ABA is designed for students in any major (or who are undeclared) who would like to gain experience with assessment and interventions used in applied behavior analysis with children with autism spectrum disorder. Students take 1 credit (ABA 800) and work in the on-campus University Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (see: https://autism-center.caldwell.edu/ ). Students are provided with opportunities and supervision to complete all competencies required to take the Registered Behavior Technician® examination of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board®. See www.bacb.com for additional details. Prerequisite: PS 101 General Psychology
Minor in Applied Behavior Analysis
Students enrolled in any undergraduate major (or who are undeclared) may minor in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Students who minor in ABA complete 18 credits, which provide a student with the coursework requirements and supervised fieldwork toward certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) under the 5th edition task list of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. See www.bacb.com for additional certification requirements. Students must attain a grade of C or better in all undergraduate courses applied to the ABA minor. Credits/hours of ABA 800 accrued as part of the Minor in ABA may be used toward the master’s in ABA (and BCBA certification) and students must get a grade of B or better in these graduate courses. Students who want to sit for the BCaBA exam may take ABA 800 Applied Practicum in ABA I (3 credits) to complete the supervised fieldwork required by the BACB. Students who continue on to obtain a master’s degree in ABA (and sit for the BCBA exam) can count these hours toward both the BCaBA and the BCBA certifications.
Combined Minor in Applied Behavior Analysis / MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
Qualified undergraduate students (any major) who are minoring in Applied Behavior Analysis may take advantage of the opportunity to pursue their MA in Applied Behavior Analysis in an accelerated manner through the Combined Minor in ABA/ MA program. It is designed to facilitate the ongoing academic accomplishments of students who have established a record of excellence at the undergraduate level. Acceptance into the program will allow up to 12 credits of the ABA minor to be “double-counted” toward both the Minor in ABA and MA in Applied Behavior Analysis. The student pays undergraduate tuition for graduate courses taken prior to completing the bachelor’s degree, which is awarded upon completion of the bachelor’s requirements.
Note that the 12 double-counted credits will be designated as “applicable to the graduate degree” only after the student receives the bachelor’s degree and matriculates into the master’s program, which designation will be canceled if the student withdraws from graduate study before completing the master’s program. In that case, Caldwell University will count the credits only towards the student’s undergraduate degree. Note also that grades below B in required graduate-level courses will necessitate that the student retake that course; grades below B in an elective graduate-level course will necessitate that the student either retake the course or take another graduate-level course in substitution. Students will only be permitted to take one graduate course per semester while still an undergraduate (under special circumstances, with permission a student may take two).
Curriculum Substitutions
| Taking these graduate courses | Substitutes for these undergraduate courses |
|---|---|
| ABA 537 Introduction to ABA | ABA 312 Interventions in ABA I |
| ABA 534 Research Methods in ABA | ABA 313 Interventions in ABA II |
| ABA 526 Behavior Analysis & Learning | ABA 330 Foundations of Behavior Analysis |
| ABA 561 Ethics & Professionalism for Behavior Analysts | ABA 340 Ethics in Behavior Analysis |
ART DIRECTION MINOR
The Art Direction minor will allow students to gain exposure and experience in highly practical skills both in business and art subjects. Students must complete the following courses in the concentration.
ART MINOR
Students who wish to pursue a minor in are must complete 18 credits in studio art.
These must include:
ART HISTORY MINOR
A minor consists of 18 credits (6 courses) in Art History. A maximum of nine credits (three courses) may be drawn from AH courses used to fulfill other core requirements. Students must obtain a C or better in all classes.
BIOLOGY MINOR
Students may earn a biology minor by taking at least 18 credits of biology courses. These courses must include General Biology with Lab (BI 101, BI 101L, BI 102 and BI 102L), Physiology (BI 207), and one 300- or 400-level biology course.
All prerequisite requirements must be met. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) in the courses applied to the biology minor program.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR
Non-Business Majors Only
BUSINESS ANALYTICS MINOR
Required:
Select 3 Courses:
CHEMISTRY MINOR
Students may earn a minor in chemistry by taking at least 18 credits of chemistry courses. These courses must include General and Organic Chemistry with Lab (CH 111, CH 111L, CH 112, CH 112L, CH 203, CH 203L, CH 204, and CH 204L) and one 300- or 400-level chemistry course.
All prerequisite requirements must be met. Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of C (2.0) in the courses applied to the chemistry minor programs.
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES MINOR
and ANY three courses in the department
Students must attain a minimum grade of C or higher in all courses applied to the minor.
COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR
CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL COMPETENCE MINOR
Required Course
Pick 2 from this list of Core Clusters
Pick 3 additional classes; each of your classes must be from different clusters below.
Race/Ethnic Cluster
Sex/Gender Cluster
SES/Class Cluster
Cross-Cutting Cluster
CREATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE MINOR
Requirements:
Must complete 18 credits or six courses from the following list (at least three EN or DR courses). English majors may take three courses which will count towards both the major and minor.
DR 202, DR 203, DR 204, DR 205, EN 319, EN 322, EN 323, EN 331, EN 406, EN 406, EN 418, CO 275, CO 303, CO 325, CO 350, CO 402, CO 410
CRIMINAL FORENSICS MINOR
The minor exposes students to diverse areas of forensic study, including forensic psychology, forensic anthropology, and criminalistics. Students will develop a basic familiarity with forensics and an appreciation for this field of study. As a result, they will be better prepared to make an informed decision about pursuing advanced coursework in forensics. Additionally, the minor provides students with a competitive edge in their careers, and accentuates the usefulness of the social, behavioral, and physical sciences in understanding and exploring criminal behavior, solving crimes, and answering legal questions.
Students are required to take SIX courses or 18 credits from the following nine courses:
Students are allowed to cross-list up to two of these courses with another major, minor, or certificate program.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR
Students who wish to pursue a minor in criminal justice must complete 18 credits or six courses. These must include CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice, plus a minimum of three CJ courses required for the criminal justice major, and up to two elective courses from the designated list of CJ or SO cluster courses that fulfill requirements for the criminal justice major. For students with a major in sociology and a minor in criminal justice, only three courses may be cross-listed.
DRAMA MINOR
Students may earn a minor in Drama by taking a total of 18 credits from the following requirements and electives:
Required:
Electives (students may choose any three):
ENGLISH MINOR
A minor in English consists of 18 credits in elective courses beyond the 6 credit core requirement. These six courses must be upper division courses (300- or 400-level), or a 200-level course from the list above may be substituted. Students must attain a grade of C or better in all courses applied to the English minor.
ESPORTS MANAGEMENT MINOR
Select 2 Courses:
FINANCE MINOR
FRENCH MINOR
The minor consists of 18 credits (6 courses) with a grade of C or better in all courses completed within this discipline. Consult the Department Chair for course selection.
GLOBAL BUSINESS MINOR
Select 3 Courses:
GRAPHIC DESIGN MINOR
Must take the following 4 courses:
Select two additional courses from the following:
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION MINOR
Select 4 Courses:
HISTORY MINOR
A minor consists of six departmental courses chosen from the specific discipline. All courses must have a grade of C or higher and be taken with consultation of the Chair.
HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION MINOR
The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field that combines elements of computer science, psychology, and design. The curriculum focus of this minor includes UI/UX Human Centered Design, Responsible Technology, Cognitive Psychology, Digital Art or Design Theory, Data Analysis, GUI Development/Design, and a relevant elective from CS/PS/AR, totalling 21 credits. This minor will enable students majoring in Computer Science to round out their education with a more human-centric focus; and it will enable students majoring in Psychology and Graphic Design to expand their degrees with relevant technology-focused coursework.
Required Foundational courses – Must take all 3 (9 credits in total):
Art & Design Cluster – Select 1 (3 credits in total):
Data Analysis Cluster – Select 1 (3 credits in total):
GUI Development/Design Cluster – Select 1 (3 credits in total):
Relevant Elective Cluster – Select 1 (3 credits in total):
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MINOR
Select 3 Courses:
ITALIAN MINOR
The minor consists of 18 credits (6 courses) with a grade of C or better in all courses completed within this discipline. Consult the Department Chair for course selection.
MANAGEMENT MINOR
SELECT 3 COURSES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MINOR
Select 4 Courses
MARKETING MINOR
Select 3 Courses:
MATHEMATICS MINOR
A total of at least 18 credits is required for a mathematics minor. No more than two courses from the student’s major concentration requirements may be included in the minor. Students must attain a grade of C or better in all courses applied to the minor.
REQUIRED COURSES
and at least two additional mathematics courses at the 300-level or above.
CORE REQUIREMENT
The choice of course to meet the core requirement in mathematics depends on: a) results of a university-administered mathematics placement test; b) secondary school preparation; and c) potential major. Students are assigned to a developmental course, a 100-level course or a 200-level course.
MEDIA PRODUCTION MINOR
PREREQUISITES (REQUIRED BEFORE ANY OTHER COURSES ARE TAKEN):
REQUIRED:
AND ANY ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
MEDICAL HUMANITIES MINOR
Medical Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that examines (through the arts, humanities, and social sciences) how we experience health, illness, healthcare, and healing. This minor is open to all majors. To complete the minor, the student needs to take any six of the following courses:
MUSEUM STUDIES MINOR
Students who wish to pursue a minor in museum studies must complete 18 credits which includes one 3-credit internship. These must include:
MUSIC MINOR
Students who wish to minor in music must complete 20 credits within the department with a grade of C, or higher.
STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
AND
To include at least one of the following:
OR
One of the above and one of the following:
Four (4) credits of electives, chosen from either ensembles or applied music courses.
* Enriched Core
MUSIC INDUSTRY MINOR
The Music Department offers a Minor in Music Industry for any major.
Minor in Music Industry (21 credits)
AND
Three (3) of the following 3-credit courses:
* Enriched Core
NEUROSCIENCE MINOR
Required (9 credits):
Electives – Students must have 9 additional elective credits consisting of at least one course from each cluster below. Note: Students must satisfy course prerequisites.
Cluster One: Psychology
Cluster Two: Research and Methods
Cluster Three: Biology and Chemistry
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MINOR
Select 1 Course:
PHILOSOPHY MINOR
Students who minor in philosophy must complete PH 102 plus any five other philosophy courses.
POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR
A minor consists of six departmental courses chosen from the specific discipline. All courses must have a grade of C or higher and be taken with consultation of the Chair.
PRE-LAW MINOR
The pre-law minor at Caldwell University is designed to aid students who are planning on attending law school or are interested in a career in law. The course offerings in this 18-credit interdisciplinary minor focus on the skills that the American Bar Association identifies as important to success in the legal profession. These include the ability to think logically, to move beyond description and analyze the relationship between variables, comprehensive reading abilities, and concise writing skills. The minor is administered by the pre-law advisor.
To successfully complete the minor students can choose any six courses from the following list. Students must obtain a C or better in all courses applied to the pre-law minor.
PUBLIC HEALTH MINOR
The following courses will be considered for completion of a minor in Public Health Education:
A minimum of nine (9) credits from Public Health Education (PHE) major coursework must be completed from any combination of the following courses:
*NU 310 – Nursing Majors Only
The remaining nine (9) credits toward minor in PHE must be completed from any combination of courses from the Interdisciplinary Cluster as follows:
Business Cluster
Psychology Cluster
Sociology Cluster
Political Science Cluster
PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
Students who minor in psychology must complete six courses (18 credits). One course is required and five courses are electives.
REQUIRED COURSE:
In addition to the required course above, students must select 5 electives. Two of these electives must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Students must attain a grade of C or better in all courses applied to the psychology minor.
*Curricular changes will go into effect the following academic year, unless otherwise noted.
SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MINOR
Select 2 Courses:
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CULTURAL AWARENESS MINOR
This minor explores theories and issues surrounding social justice and cultural awareness. More specifically, through team-taught, interdisciplinary courses as well as discipline specific courses, students will study social justice and various cultures to foster a greater understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. The courses in this minor will study individual experiences and diverse voices to examine institutions and structures of power. Students who wish to pursue this minor must complete eighteen credits: five classes from the following list and one project-based learning activity:
Select one of the following three-credit courses (3 credits):
SJ 110: Introduction to Social Justice
HP 312 Exploring Diversity, Privilege, and Oppression
PS 345: Cultural Competence: Diversity, Privilege or Prejudice
Select two of the following three-credit courses, each one fulfills a different cluster in the enriched core (6 credits):
AH 330: Chemistry and Art: Pigments, Their History, and The Impact of Resource Extraction. [EG]
CJ340: In/Justice and the Power of Prison Writing (elective) [EE]
EN350: Literature and HealthCare in America (elective) [EE]
SP300: US Policy in Latin America (elective) [EG]
Select one of the following three-credit courses from a humanities discipline (3 credits):
CO345: Intercultural Communication
EN207: Global Literature
EN221: Women in Literature
EN304: Lit and Diversity
EN321: Work & Working-Class Life in Literature
EN334: Refugee Crisis in World Literature (EE)
EN345: African-American Literature
HP316: Exploring Women’s Studies
HP 332: Family in U.S. Literature
HP363: Ethnic Literature and Culture of the USA
HP372: Decolonization
SP312: Spanish Translation
Independent Study, Internship [Project Based Learning Activity] (3 credits) – In consultation with advisor or Career Services, students will select a project that highlights social justice issues.
SOCIOLOGY MINOR
Students who wish to pursue a minor in sociology must complete 18 credits or six courses. These must include: SO 101 Introduction to Sociology, plus any other five courses with an SO prefix (SO 200 Writing can not be used for the Sociology minor). For students with a major in criminal justice and a minor in sociology, only three courses may be cross-listed.
SPANISH MINOR
The minors in Spanish consist of 18 credits (6 courses) with a grade of C or better in all courses. Consult the Department Chair for help with course selection.
SPORT MANAGEMENT MINOR
Select 1 Course:
SPORTS MEDIA MINOR
The Communication and Media Studies Department now has a Sports Media Minor. It was approved by the Curriculum Committee in April and is now available. Here are the courses:CO 201 Contemp Mass Media
18 credits
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MINOR
THEOLOGY MINOR
Students who minor in theology must complete the required five courses, minus TH 495, and one additional theology course.
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