Double Majors vs. Minors

DOUBLE MAJORS

Will receive two Bachelors Degrees at graduation.

Usually requires at least one full additional year of study. Extra time can be reduced by choosing a 2nd major with

a lot of overlap (ex. Mathematics, Physics, M.E., etc.).

Double Major vs. M.S.????

Primary & Secondary Advisor

Minors

Can strengthen your preparation in an area related to your major field of study.

Can be used to gain breadth in a completely unrelated area.

Most only 15 credits or 5 classes (3 stand-alone)

Follow your passion!!!

Certificates

Can add credentials to an area related to your major field of study.

Similar to a minor, but slightly more intense.

Most require roughly 21 credits (9 stand-alone).

Minor in Astrophysics &

Astronomy:

15 credits

Astro 120, 150, or 250. Astro 342 (Technical Elective) Astro 346 Astro 344L AerE 351 (AerE Core Course)

Minor in Mathematics:

15 credits

Math 201 Math 265 (AerE degree course) Math 301 Math 267 (AerE degree course) Math 317 or 407

Minor in Non-destructive

Evaluation:

15 credits

EM 350 or MatE 488 AerE 321 (AerE core course) MatE/EM 362 & 362L AerE 421 (AerE core course) AerE 490J (Independent Study)

Minor in Engineering Sales:

15 credits

IE 350 (Technical Elective) IE 450 (Technical Elective) IE 451 Mkt 340 Mkt 343

Minor in Physics:

20 credits (example)

Physics 221 Physics 222 Physics 321

One of the following: Phys 321L, 322L, 310, 311, 311T

Other acceptable courses: 304, 306, 322, 361, 362, 364, 365, 421, 432, 461, 480, 481, 496

Minor in Music Technology:

15 credits

MUSIC 246 MUSIC 346 MUSIC 446 7 additional credits from an approved list

(example):

Includes: AER E 451 (Tech Elective), MUSIC 102 (I Gen Ed), MUSIC 304 (D Gen Ed), etc.

Minor in Nuclear Engineering:

15 credits

Nuc E 401 (required)

Four of the following:

Nuc E 402, 405, 410, 411, 441, 461, or 490 (Ind. Study)

Any two courses above can count as technical electives.

Minor in Military Science:

15 credits

For non-ROTC students.

At least 6 credits (two classes) must be 300+ level.

Coursework can come from a combo of any of the three ROTC programs.

Minor in General Business:

15 credits

ACCT 284

ACCT 285, ACCT 295, or BUSAD 250

Three courses from: FIN 301, MGMT 370, MIS 330, MKT 340, SCM 301

Minor in Economics:

15 credits

Econ 101 Econ 102

Econ 301

Six credits (two classes) from a loooooooong list of approved credits!

Minor in Wind Energy:

15 credits

AER E 381 ENGR 340

9 credits (3 courses) from a list including AER E, C E, M E, E E, I E, MAT E, or MTEOR courses

Minor in Energy Systems:

15 credits

E E 351 ECON 380

9 credits (3 courses) from an electives list that includes courses from AER E, A E, BRT, BSE,

CH E, C E, CON E, E E, ENGR, I E, M E, MAT E,

M S E, & NUC E.

Minor in Sustainability:

15 credits

T SC 220 (Globalization & Sustainability) ANTHR 230 (Globalization & the Human

Condition)

M E 388 (Sustainable Engineering & International Development)

M E 484 (Technology, Globalization & Culture) M E 433 (Alternative Energy Conversion)

Minor in Computer Science:

19 credits

COM S 227 COM S 228 COM S 229

Three courses in COM SCI at the 300-level or above.

Minor in Foreign Language

(ex: Russian Option 1):

17 credits

RUS 201 (General Education Elective) RUS 202 (General Education Elective)

9 credits (3 classes) chosen from: RUS 301, RUS 304, RUS 314, RUS 370, RUS 375, RUS

378, RUS 395, RUS 490, RUS 499, RUS 590,

HIST 421, 422, 530, or POL S 349

Minor in Foreign Language

(ex: Russian Option 2 LCP):

17 credits

RUS 201 (General Education Elective) RUS 202 (General Education Elective) RUS 304

6 credits (2 classes) chosen from: RUS 301, RUS 314, RUS 370, RUS 375, RUS 378, RUS

395, RUS 490, RUS 499, RUS 590, HIST 421,

422, 530, or POL S 349

Certificate in Engineering

Leadership 21 credits

CL PS 322 SP CM 312 POL SCI 371 or MGMT 371 ENGL 302, ENGL 309, SP CM 212 or SP CM 322

6 credits from: C E 306, CON E 112, CON E 114, CON E 380, ENGR 150, ENGR 350, IE 570, ME 412, or ME 484

ENGR 490L (Job Shadow & Leadership Practicum)

A few other options:

Political Science Philosophy Music Entrepreneurial Studies Chemistry Meteorology Design Studies Bioengineering Technology & Social Change Religious Studies Emerging Global Disease

African American Studies English Womens Studies Technical Communication Nutrition/Food Science International Studies Management Marketing Finance Statistics Journalism & Mass

Communication

Double Majors/Minors FAQ:

How do I declare a minor or double major?

Can I cancel my minor if I change my mind?

What if I want to change my course choices?

Is a minor necessary to get a job?

ANY NOT-SO-FAQs???