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???