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Accounting Minor

A minor in accounting requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All ACCT courses apply.

African American Studies Minor

A minor in African American studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following:

  • Any AASP courses
  • ENGL 363
  • ENGL 364
  • HIST 461
  • SOCY 423

It is recommended that you take AASP 201 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Art History Minor

A minor in art history requires the completion of the following courses: 

  • ARTH 204
  • ARTH 334
  • ARTH 372
  • ARTH 373
  • ARTH 375

Art Minor

A minor in art requires the completion of the following courses: 

  • ARTT 110
  • ARTT 152
  • ARTT 210
  • ARTT 320
  • ARTT 428

Biology Minor

A minor in biology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All BIOL courses apply.

Business Administration Minor

A minor in business administration requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All ACCT, BMGT, FINC, HMGT, HRMN, and MRKT courses apply.

It is recommended that you take BMGT 364 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Communication Studies Minor

A minor in communication studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All COMM, JOUR, SPCH, and WRTG courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take COMM 300 early in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Computer Science Minor

A minor in computer science includes the completion of 15 credits of coursework, including the following two-course sequence in programming:

  • CMIS 141
  • CMIS 242

The remaining 9 credits may be chosen from any upper-level CMSC courses (courses numbered 300 or above).

Criminal Justice Minor

A minor in criminal justice requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All CCJS courses apply. It is recommended that you take CCJS 100 or CCJS 105 as the first course in the major (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Cybersecurity Minor

A minor in cybersecurity requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All CSIA and CMIT courses apply.

Digital Media and Web Technology Minor

A minor in digital media and web technology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. You must complete either CMST 290 or CMST 295. The remaining credits may be chosen from any CMST courses.

Diversity Awareness Minor

A minor in diversity awareness requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following courses:

  • ANTH 346
  • BEHS 220
  • BEHS 320
  • GERO 311
  • GERO 427
  • PSYC 338
  • PSYC 354
  • SOCY 325
  • SOCY 423
  • SOCY 426
  • SPCH 324
  • SPCH 482
  • WMST 200

It is recommended that you take BEHS 220 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

East Asian Studies Minor

A minor in East Asian studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework, which must include ASTD 284 and ASTD 285. The remaining 9 credits can be chosen from the East Asian studies major requirements.

Economics Minor

A minor in economics requires the completion of the following courses: 

  • ECON 201
  • ECON 203
  • ECON 305
  • ECON 306
  • ECON 430

Emergency Management Minor

Students who complete a bachelor's degree with this minor may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for the Master of Science in management specialization in emergency management by 6 credits.

A minor in emergency management requires the completion of the following courses:

  • EMGT 302
  • EMGT 304
  • EMGT 312
  • EMGT 308
  • EMGT 314

English Minor

A minor in English requires the completion of the following courses: 

  • ENGL 240
  • ENGL 281
  • ENGL 303
  • ENGL 310
  • ENGL 433

Environmental Management Minor

A minor in environmental management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from those listed in the requirements for the major in environmental management.

It is recommended that you take ENMT 301 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Finance Minor

A minor in finance requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All FINC courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take FINC 330 and FINC 340 as the first courses in the minor (if you have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).

Fire Service Administration Minor

A minor in fire service administration requires the completion of the following courses:

  • FSCN 302
  • FSCN 304
  • FSCN 305
  • FSCN 413
  • FSCN 416

Forensics Minor

A minor in forensics requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from those listed in the requirements for the major in investigative forensics.

It is recommended that you take CCJS 101 and CCJS 234 as the first courses in the minor (if you have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).

Gerontology and Aging Services Minor

A minor in gerontology and aging services requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. BEHS 380 and all GERO courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take GERO 100 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).

Health Services Management Minor

A minor in health services management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from any HMGT courses and GERO 342.

It is recommended that you take HGMT 300 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

History Minor

A minor in history requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework, as follows: 

  • A 100-level HIST course: Courses that count toward this requirement include
    • HIST 115
    • HIST 116
    • HIST 141
    • HIST 142
    • HIST 156
    • HIST 157
  • HIST 289
  • Any 9 credits in upper-level HIST courses

Homeland Security Minor

Students who complete a bachelor's degree with this minor may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for the master's in management and master's in information technology homeland security specializations by 6 credits.

A minor in homeland security requires the completion of the following courses:

  • HMLS 302
  • HMLS 406
  • HMLS 408
  • HMLS 414
  • HMLS 416

Human Resource Management Minor

A minor in human resource management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All HRMN courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take HRMN 300 and HRMN 400 for the minor (if you have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).

Information Systems Management Minor

A minor in information systems management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All IFSM courses apply.

Law for Business Minor

A minor in law for business requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following: 

  • BMGT 380
  • BMGT 381
  • COMM 400
  • HRMN 408
  • LGST 200
  • LGST 201
  • LGST 312
  • LGST 325
  • LGST 340

Marketing Minor

A minor in marketing requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All MRKT courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take MRKT 310 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Mathematical Sciences Minor

A minor in mathematical sciences requires the completion of 18 credits of coursework in MATH courses numbered 140 or higher, including at least 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level. Courses may be chosen from the following: 

  • MATH 140
  • MATH 141
  • MATH 241
  • MATH 246
  • MATH 301
  • MATH 340

Natural Science Minor

A minor in natural science requires the completion of 17 credits of coursework chosen from any ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, NSCI, and physics courses.

Personal Financial Planning Minor

A minor in personal financial planning requires the completion of the following courses: 

  • FINC 321
  • FINC 352
  • ACCT 323
  • FINC 355
  • FINC 490

As a personal financial planning minor, you will already have taken five of the six courses required to complete the Certified Financial Planner Board-approved course of study that will qualify you for the CFP exam. But you do not have to currently be enrolled at UMUC to take these classes. The CFP Board-approved course of study is available to any individual that is interested in earning the CFP certification. 

Philosophy Minor

A minor in philosophy requires the completion of the following courses:

  • PHIL 100
  • PHIL 110
  • PHIL 304
  • PHIL 336
  • PHIL 348

Political Science Minor

A minor in political science requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All GVPT courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take GVPT 100, GVPT 101, or GVPT 170 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Psychology Minor

A minor in psychology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in psychology, as follows:

  • Choose one of the following foundation courses:
    • PSYC 100
    • PSYC 300
    • STAT 200
  • Choose one course from each of the following groupings:
    • Biological: PSYC 301, PSYC 310, or PSYC 341
    • Social: PSYC 321, PSYC 351, or PSYC 354
    • Professional: PSYC 335, PSYC 353, or PSYC 436
  • Take any additional PSYC course

Public Safety Administration Minor

A minor in public safety administration requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All PSAD courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take PSAD 302 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Minor

A minor in small business management and entrepreneurship requires the completion of the following courses: 

  • BMGT 304
  • BMGT 330
  • BMGT 335
  • BMGT 364
  • FINC 328

Sociology Minor

A minor in sociology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All SOCY courses apply. 

It is recommended that you take SOCY 100 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Speech Communication Minor

A minor in speech communication requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All SPCH and COMM courses apply, but at least 9 credits must be earned in SPCH courses. 

It is recommended that you take COMM 300 and SPCH 100 as the first courses for the minor (if you have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).

Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Minor

A minor in terrorism and critical infrastructure requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following courses: 

  • CCJS 341
  • CCJS 390
  • GVPT 406
  • GVPT 407
  • GVPT 408
  • GVPT 409
  • HIST 392
  • HMLS 302
  • HMLS 406
  • HMLS 408

Women's Studies Minor

A minor in women's studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following courses: 

  • Any WMST courses
  • BEHS 220
  • BEHS 343
  • BEHS 453
  • ENGL 250
  • GERO 311
  • HIST 377
  • PSYC 338
  • SOCY 325
  • SOCY 443
  • SOCY 462
  • SPCH 324

It is recommended that you take WMST 200 as the first course for the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Requirements for All Minors

  • Classes that are applied toward general education or major degree requirements cannot be applied toward the minor (except for the mathematical sciences minor)
  • At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level classes numbered 300 or above (except for the mathematical sciences minor)
  • You cannot pursue a major and minor in the same area
  • You cannot earn more than one minor
  • At least half the credits earned within the minor must be upper level (unless otherwise specified) and must be earned through UMGC
  • No grade can be lower than C
  • See course descriptions for prerequisites

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