Double Majors vs. Minors
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???