what does it mean to minor in something?

Answer 1

You first must declare a major. This is what determines your main course of study. Most of you classes will be geared towards this field.
However, some students may additionally choose to get a minor in another field. They complete the minor at the same time as the major. A minor does not require as many courses as a major does.

For example, I am majoring in Communication Disorders. I have to take 186 credit hours in this field. I am also getting a minor in Deaf Studies where I only need 30 credit hours. Since the two programs are relatable, I can use many of the Deaf Studies classes to count for my electives needed in my major.

(By the way, my school is on a quarter system - so we have a lot more credits than a semester school would)

Answer 2

It generally means that you have taken at least 4 courses (12 credit hours) in that subject field, and therefore have attained a certain level of mastery over the subject.

It's a way of showing others where your particular interests lie and can be a way to indicate what kind of specialties you practice or want to study.

For instance, a minor in a foreign language lets people know that you are proficient at speaking that language.

A minor in women's studies lets future employers know that your are sensitive to gender issues and are aware of legislation pertaining to sexual harassment and equal employment.

A minor in history may indicate that you have good research skills, while a minor in English composition indicates that you have good writing skills.

Answer 3

All students have to declare a major like psychology, biology, history, art or whatever they like. But they do not have to minor in anything if they don't want to.

When someone minors in something the number of required courses and credit hours for that subject is less than the number of credit hours required for the subject they major in.

For example, they might have to take 15 credit hours in their major area of study and 9 credit hours in their minor area of study.

Answer 4

I means when someone asks you something about that topic, you go. Yeah I've heard of it before, but it's really all just MINOR details. Hahah :))

Answer 5

u have a degree i something (major) which ur education is focused around but then u have taken extra classes for another major (minor) just for back up