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English

Whether their major is in viticulture and enology or biochemistry and molecular biology — to name just two current examples — many students find that pursuing a minor in English

Minor
Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning

Do you want to explore the relationships among the environment, law, policy, people and community planning?

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Minor
Forensic Entomology

Students interested in forensic science and/or legal careers will benefit from this minor.

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Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies

The minor in gender, sexuality and women’s studies provides an interdisciplinary understanding that the social production of gender is inseparable from that of race, sexuality, class, national

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Global Studies

The interdisciplinary minor in Global Studies will enable students across disciplinary areas to learn about global issues and gain first-hand experience both locally a

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Minor
Greek

Learning Ancient Greek is a multidimensional cultural experience with numerous and various benefits.

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Minor
History
The minor in History equips students with the essential skills and basic knowledge necessary to navigate the modern world as well as a career in most professions. Through the study of past events and societies, students learn to read critically, debate issues and historical context substantively, and write with clarity. From courses in Asian, African, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, U.S. and World history, students choose three courses in one field and two courses in any field to complete the minor certification. The faculty encourages rigorous, creative thinking about the past.
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Human Rights

The human rights studies minor provides students with an opportunity to explore human rights as a critical element of our contemporary world.

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Minor
Hydrology

The minor in hydrology is designed for environmental or natural science students who have an interest in water and environmental issues.

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Managerial Economics

Students in the managerial economics minor will have a deep understanding of economic principles and strong quantitative skills to support critical thinking and decision-making about real-world bus