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College of Humanities, 艺术 and 社会科学 (CHASS) offers several minors in many academic departments, all of which support and enhance a variety of different degree programs.

艺术

艺术辅修, 艺术历史, 摄影 and 艺术 的rapy provide a broad orientation to the various art studies offered by the 艺术系 for both art and non-art majors. 学生 pursuing other majors may minor in any of the program’s minors by taking the required hours listed below.

的 Minor in 艺术 gives students the opportunity to integrate creativity, artistic practice and critical thinking skills applicable to their major area of study.

Requirements for a Minor in 艺术

  • 1301年艺术
  • 1311年艺术
  • 2301年艺术
  • 2311年艺术
  • 2320年艺术

and 3 upper-division hours in ARTS.

艺术系

的 Minor in 艺术历史 is a natural complement to many majors such as history, 宗教研究, communications and cultural studies. 的 research methods and the skill of learning how to "see" can prove to be invaluable to students in their major area of study.

Requirements for a Minor in 艺术历史

  • 分2361
  • 分2362
  • ARTH 3360 or ARTH 4360

and 6 additional upper division hours in ARTH.

艺术系

的 Minor in 艺术 的rapy is significant to 艺术 and 心理学 majors interested in pursuing graduate training in art therapy.

Requirements for a Minor in 艺术 的rapy (18 hours)

  • PSYC 1301 Introduction to 心理学 (3 hours)
  • PSYC 2356 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
  • ARTS 2371 Introduction to 艺术 的rapy (3 hours)
  • PSYC 3331 Abnormal 心理学 (3 hours)
  • ARTS 3371 艺术 的rapy: Methods and Practice (3 hours)
  • PSYC 3353 Personality (3 hours)

艺术系

的 Minor in 摄影 prepares both 艺术 and Non-艺术 majors to develop an aptitude in photographic image-making. 的 skills and practices developed are applicable to a range of purposes and functions required for a photographer.

Requirements for a Minor in 摄影 (18 semester hours)

  • ARTS 1305 Design for Photographers or 1311年艺术 Design I
  • ARTS 1357 Introduction to 摄影
  • ARTS 2360 Documentary 摄影 I or ARTS 3365 Directorial 摄影
  • ARTS 3357 历史 of 摄影
  • 3 additional semester hours to be selected from the courses listed below.
    (If ARTS 2360 was taken instead of ARTS 3365, the last three hours must be upper level.)
    • ARTS 2360 Documentary 摄影 I (if not previously taken)
    • ARTS 2305 Introduction to Photographic Lighting
    • ARTS 2315 Introduction to Photographic Portraiture
    • ARTS 3360 Documentary 摄影 II
    • ARTS 3365 Directorial 摄影 (if not previously taken)
    • ARTS 3367 Landscape 摄影 
    • ARTS 3385 Documentary 摄影 III: Local Fieldwork
    • ARTS 4325 Advanced Photographic Lighting: Studio Lighting
    • ARTS 4315 Advanced Photographic Portraiture: Studio Portraiture
    • ARTS 4357 Advanced Projects in 摄影
    • ARTS 4360 艺术 摄影: Manipulated Images
    • ARTS 4385 Topics in 摄影
    • ARTS 4388 Internship in 摄影
    • ARTS 43XX Commercial 摄影
    • ARTS 43XX 4x5 摄影
    • ARTS 43XX Documentary 摄影 IV: International Fieldwork
    • COMM 1301 Introduction to Mass Communications
    • COMM 2360 Video Production I
    • COMM 3355 Publications Practicum

艺术系

刑事司法

A Minor in 刑事司法 can support and enhance study in many programs, 包括社会学, 心理学, 政治科学 or 教育 programs.

Requirements for a Minor in 刑事司法:

12 semester hours (6 upper-division) in CRJU.

Department of 刑事司法

英语

的 Minor in 英语 is a 21-hour program that provides students majoring in other disciplines with the opportunity to strengthen their reading and writing skills by taking courses in Literature, 创意写作, and Rhetoric and Professional Writing.

的 英语 minor is particularly helpful to students who are preparing for law school or other graduate programs. It is an excellent complement to any degree in the Humanities, 艺术, 社会科学, 沟通的艺术, 媒体与设计, and Business and Healthcare fields. 学生 can work 关闭ly with faculty in the different branches, thereby gaining publication and professional writing experience.

英语系

现代语言

的 minors in 西班牙语 develop language proficiency and cultural awareness through collaborative classes where effective communication is the primary goal. Advanced courses in 西班牙语 foster knowledge of the language, history and cultural productions (art, 文学, film and music) of the vast 西班牙语-speaking world. 这些类, taught entirely in 西班牙语, provide students with real-life communicative, research and analytical skills that are essential for various professions both within and beyond our national borders. 学生 interact in 西班牙语 to promote language competence approaching that of native speakers.

的 西班牙语 Proficiency Minor at 校本 requires 21 credit hours in 西班牙语, with 18 credit hours of required courses and three credit hours of an advanced 西班牙语 elective.

Department of 现代语言

的 西班牙语辅修 requires 12 credit hours of courses above the 1000-level, including at least 6 credit hours at the upper-division level. Courses at the 3000-level and above will be taught entirely in 西班牙语.

Department of 现代语言

音乐

的 Minor in 音乐 provides an opportunity for students who are not majoring in music to continue to grow as musicians. Through the minor curriculum, students can improve their capabilities as performers through private lessons and ensembles, hone their musical skills through music theory, and enrich their understanding of music through music history.

的 Minor in 音乐 gives students who participated in music activities in high school the opportunity to continue to grow as musicians in a positive and supportive 音乐 department. 的 minor provides students who are currently pursuing a major other than music but are considering pursuing a degree in music in the future with opportunities to keep their musical skills intact. 的 minor provides essential basic training in music skills for students pursuing employment opportunities in music.

音乐系

的 Minor in 音乐 历史 is intended for music majors and is appropriate preparation for graduate work in musicology and music theory. 的 degree requires 18 hours in total, 9 of which are already required for all music degrees, and 3 of which are already required for some music degrees. 的 number of additional credit hours, therefore, is 6-9 hours, depending on the student's major. Only students with a grade of B- or higher in MUSI 3341, 3342 and 3348 (or 3351) are eligible for the Minor in 音乐 历史. 学生 must therefore have completed MUSI 3341, MUSI 3342 and MUSI 3348 (or MUSI 3351) with grades of B- or higher before declaring their intent to pursue the Minor in 音乐 历史.

的 minor culminates in an independent study, which results in a research project, a portion of which must be presented in a public forum (校本 Research Week, a local or national conference, 等.).

的 Minor in 音乐 历史 allows students to conduct original research in an area that compels them. 的 degree prepares the student for graduate study in musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory. 研究生s of the program have conducted research on topics such as 英语 folk song and opera, Amy Beach's approach to writing for the piano, non-binary constructions of gender and contemporary percussion music, and contemporary Chicana art song. 研究生s of the program have had their research accepted for presentation at regional conferences of the American 音乐o逻辑al Society and the Society for Ethnomusicology.

音乐系

田园部

的 Minor in 田园部 allows students to combine studies in ministry with their selected major. 学生 will be able to explore essential subject areas of the ministry field. 学生 will take their minor coursework at the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC), a 校本 partner school, in philosophy, theology, ministry, cultural studies and other related areas. Courses may be taken in 西班牙语 or 英语. 学生 receive a 25% tuition discount on 田园部 courses.

Requirements for a Minor in 田园部 (18 semester hours)

  • PMIN 1320 Introduction to 的ology/Biblical Studies
  • PMIN 2332 Catholic Biblical Interpretation: New Testament
  • Plus 12 hours upper division PMIN courses

教牧学院

哲学

的 Minor in 哲学 is a course of study that presents the fundamental tools, techniques and preoccupations of philosophy. It is an excellent accompaniment to any major since philosophy maintains 关闭 contact with the history of ideas in the broadest sense and it 关闭ly examines (and challenges) the very foundations of knowledge and understanding. 学生 will face the main challenges of ethics, 逻辑, epistemology and metaphysics offered by the minor.

的 Minor in 哲学 is especially popular among students pursuing pre-professional degrees such as pre-law and pre-medicine. 的 哲学 minor gives students a thorough understanding of the liberal arts, along with an appreciation of their value and relevance. 学生 completing the Minor in 哲学 will advance in critical and creative thinking, which are the very essence of the practice of philosophy.

Department of 哲学

政治科学

的 Minor in 政治科学 is designed to deepen understanding of political structures and issues, stimulate scholarship and provide knowledge in government, government service and civics. 学生 will also develop a framework of knowledge in government, politics and issues of public concern. 学生 may also explore themes of war and peace and the effects of globalization, the role of international law and organizations, and America's leadership in the world. 读了 政治科学 Minor's Unofficial Degree Plan (pdf) 了解更多信息.

Requirements for a Minor in 政治科学 (21 semester hours)

  • POLS 1315 American Politics
  • POLS 1316 State and Local Politics
  • POLS 2305 Introduction to Political Studies
  • POLS 2310 Comparative Politics OR POLS 2320 International Relations
  • Plus 9 additional POLS credit hours, 6 of which must be upper-division courses

Department of 政治科学

心理学

的 Minor in 心理学 complements many diverse major fields of study because it provides an important foundation for understanding human behavior as it interacts with the environment. Influencing human behavior is an important part of health sciences, 政治科学, 教育, communication and business. 的 Minor in 心理学 requires completion of 15 credit hours in 心理学.

Department of 心理学

宗教研究

的 minor in 宗教研究 is recommended both for students interested in religious 教育 and/or church ministry, and for those wishing to augment their academic background to support the liberal arts dimension of their chosen professional career.

Requirements for a Minor in 宗教研究 (18 semester hours)

  • RELS 1330/RELS 1330H 的 Word in the World
  • RELS 3327 Jesus: Incarnate Word
  • One Biblical Studies course:
    • RELS 3301 Bible, Genesis to Kings
    • RELS 3310 Pauline Literature
    • RELS 3315 Gospels and Acts
    • RELS 3399 Contemporary Issues (with a Biblical 的me)
  • Any 9 hours of RELS courses in addition to those meeting these requirements.

Department of 宗教研究

社会学

A Minor in 社会学 includes courses that explore culture, society, religion, justice and more. Such versatile knowledge can enhance any program of study but is especially relevant for students majoring in 刑事司法, 心理学, 政治科学, 宗教研究, and can support those pursuing majors in Marketing, Education and Teaching fields, 公共卫生及其他.

Requirements for a Minor in 社会学

12 credit hours (6 credit hours upper division) in 社会学

Department of 社会学

戏剧艺术

的 Minor in 戏剧艺术 provides an opportunity for students who are not majoring in theatre to continue to learn and grow as theatre artists. Through the minor curriculum, students acquire practical skills and build essential knowledge that will be useful for career ventures that require creativity, 协作, critical thinking and communication.

的 Minor in 戏剧艺术 gives students who participated in theatre activities before coming to 校本 the opportunity to continue to advance as theatre artists in a positive and supportive theatre program. 的 Minor provides a secondary academic focus for students who need to (or must) major in a discipline other than theatre, but who still would like college-level instruction and experience in theatre. 的 Minor in 戏剧艺术 provides a secondary academic focus for students who plan to become teachers and would like a theatre minor to become better informed, 技术精湛,适销对路, particularly when combined with an 英语, 沟通的艺术 or 音乐 major.

Requirements for the Minor in 戏剧艺术 (18 credit hours, including 6 upper division hours)

  • 12 hours from the following required 戏剧艺术 courses:
  • THAR 1321 Beginning Acting OR
  • THAR 1320 Acting in Everyday Life
  • THAR 2360 Introduction to Technical Production
  • THAR 2380 Play Analysis OR
  • THAR 3381 Development of Drama and 的atre I OR
  • THAR 3382 Development of Drama and 的atre
  • 9 hours from elective 戏剧艺术 courses.
  • 6 credit hours must be upper division 戏剧艺术 electives

Department of 戏剧艺术