Forensic Anthropology

When you choose the Forensic Anthropology minor, you join an interdisciplinary program with electives in archaeology, biological anthropology, sociology, biology, and biomedical sciences. Forensic anthropologists provide expert analysis of the skeleton in a medical-legal setting by utilizing methods developed in skeletal biology, archaeology, and the forensic sciences. Students that complete the minor acquire skills that […]

Queer Studies

The minor in Queer Studies centers on the understanding of sexuality and gender as socially constructed, historically contingent, with manifold politics, as well as their intersections with race, gender, nation, and disability. Students will develop a critical analysis of the ways in which the social organization of desire has determined norms, produced forms of oppression […]

Geographic Information Science and Geographic Analysis

The geographic information science and geographic analysis minor is offered to students interested in gaining a background in geographic theory and the technical skills to use industry tools and technologies. The coursework is relevant to many disciplines including urban and regional planning, marketing and business, archaeology, agriculture, conservation, and engineering.

Environmental Studies in the Liberal Arts

Through the environmental studies in the liberal arts minor, students will study environmental issues with a foundation in the social sciences and humanities. Courses address domestic and international issues of concern, with both current and historical perspectives, through coursework in philosophy, art, sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, geography, ethnic studies, and history. The minor is […]

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Interdisciplinary Minor seeks to broaden understanding of the languages, cultures, institutions, political and economic systems, and the processes of change in Latin America. The program offers courses in a wide variety of disciplines, enabling students to gain a broader and deeper appreciation of the diverse regions of Latin America […]

Indigenous Studies

The Indigenous Studies minor provides students with a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultural experiences and knowledge production. The minor is dedicated to foundational knowledge and awareness of Indigenous scholarship, priorities, and ways of engaging.

American Sign Language

The Interdisciplinary Minor in American Sign Language will increase students’ proficiency in sign language and provide them with key tools for the workforce of the 21st century. Students are provided a solid foundation in the way Deaf culture, Deaf history and language accessibility intersect with power, equality and human connection. A minimum of 21 credits […]

Sport Management

The Sport Management Interdisciplinary Minor provides students with an overview of the sports industry from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students in this minor will acquire skills in various aspects of the sports industry, including public relations, turf management, facilities and event planning, management and marketing, hospitality services, diversity and leadership. Students selected for the competitive minor […]

Political Communication

Political communication is an interdisciplinary minor designed to help students better understand communication in the political process. Within political environments, the advanced understanding of communication of all sorts is vital to bettering society or learning how to fix it. This minor is focused on students who are primarily interested in law, communication, politics, public deliberation […]