ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
Agricultural Communications
and Journalism
AGCJ
AGCJ
Agricultural Economics
AGEC
AGEC
Agricultural Systems
Management
AGSM
BAEN
Agronomy
AGRO
SCSC
Animal Science
ANSC
ANSC
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.5 overall GPR and a clearly communicated interest in
communication and agriculture
Application Process:
 Online application and case study must be completed by
March 10, June 10 or Oct. 10 for admission in the
following term.
http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ClDys2ZrlbSn
ul
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPR
 All prerequisites for each required course and for the six
hours of AGEC electives must be met in addition to the
15 hours required for the minor.
 Prerequisites for AGEC courses cannot be taken
concurrently with AGEC courses.
 Prerequisites will not be applied to the minor
requirements.
Application Process:
Completed and approved application
http://agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/currentstudents/resources/agec-minor/ and select AGEC Minor
Form
Academic Prerequisites:
 MATH 141 & MATH 142 with C or better
Application Process:
Completed and approved application form
http://baen.tamu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/24/2011/03/AGSM_minor.pdf
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
 Ability to complete 15 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
Application Process
 http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/academics_files/files/Agro%20Mi
nor%20UPDATED.pdf
Academic Prerequisites:
ANSC 107 and 108 are required with a grade of 'C' or better
before the minor is approved.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 16 hours; required courses: ANSC 305, 307,
320, 433; 4 hours from ANSC 406, 412, 414,
420, 447.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
Biochemistry
BICH
BCBP
Bioenvironmental Sciences
BESC
PLPM
Entomology
ENTO
ENTO
Environmental Soil Science
ENVS
SCSC
Financial Planning
FINP
AGEC
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.00 overall GPA
Application Process:
Completed and approved application
http://biochemistry.tamu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/35/2011/09/DECLARATION-OFMINOR-IN-BIOCHEMISTRY-2012311.pdf
 No Entry Requirements
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
 Completion or in progress of taking ENTO 201 or ENTO
208 with a grade of C or better
 Ability to complete 17 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
Application Process:
Completed application http://entomology.tamu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/12/2013/11/Minor-in-EntomologyForm-FINAL.pdf
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
 Ability to complete 15 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
 Ability to complete 18 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
 Junior/Senior classification
 GPR of 2.5 or higher
Application Process:
Completed application http://agecon.tamu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2013/10/FinancialPlanningMinorApplication
Form_093015.pdf
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Forestry
MINOR
CODE
FORS
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ESSM
Genetics
GENE
BCBP
Horticulture
HORT
HRSC
International Agricultural
Development
IDAG
ALEC
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 Ability to complete 16 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.00 overall GPA
Application Process:

Completed and approved application
http://biochemistry.tamu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/35/2011/09/DECLARATION-OFMINOR-IN-GENETIC1.pdf
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
Application Process:
 Meet with student’s home college or major department to
declare minor
Academic Prerequisites:
Contact Department
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better on all courses in the minor field of
study
 Select 15 hours from the following courses:
o ESSM 203 (2 hours) required
o ESSM 309 (3 hrs) required
o ESSM 319 (4 hrs) required
o ESSM 405 (3 hrs) required
o ESSM 300 (3 hrs)
o ESSM 301 (3 hrs)
o ESSM 307 (3 hrs)
o ESSM 406 (3 hrs)
o Must maintain a 2.0 or above in minor
curriculum.
 RENR 205/215 and BIOL (any course) are
prerequisites for several of the classes
required for the minor in Forest
Science. Students must satisfy these
prerequisites or have approval from the
instructor prior to taking a class.
o C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 18 hours: 3 hours from AGCJ 491; 9 hours
from ALED 422, 442, ALEC 350, 450; 6 hours
from upper division university level foreign
language.
 IDAG advisor approved international
experiences
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Leadership
Poultry Science
MINOR
CODE
LDAG
POSC
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ALEC
POSC
Rangeland Ecology &
Management
RLEM
ESSM
Spatial Sciences
SPSA
ESSM
Tourism Management
TMGT
RPTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completed or enrolled in ALED 202
 2.0 overall GPR and in good standing
 Completed 75 hours or less at time of application
 Must have a declared major
Application Process:
 Completed application
http://alec.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate/minor-inleadership-studies-ldag/
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
Application Process:
 No application required, but must get approval
Department Head/Dean/Academic Advisor

Academic Prerequisites:
Ability to complete 16 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
Academic Prerequisites:
See department
 Tell home department's Academic Advisor that you want
to pursue this minor. No further requirements
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 15 hour minor
 C or better in each course



C or better in each course
Completion of POSC 201 and POSC
309
Completion of 9 additional hours of
approved POSC courses (Select from
POSC 308, 313, 319, 326, 333, 406,
411, 414, 425, 427, 429; VTPB 334)

 C or better on all courses in the minor field of
study
 Select 16 hours from the following 300-400
level courses:
o ESSM 302 (3 hrs) ESSM 303 (3 hrs) or
ESSM 304 (4 hrs) required, ESSM 314 (3
hrs) required, ESSM 415 (4 hrs) or RENR
410 (4 hrs) required, ESSM 301 (3 hrs),
ESSM 317 (3 hrs), ESSM 320 (3 hrs),
ESSM 316 (3 hrs), ESSM 416 (3 hrs),
ESSM 420 (3 hrs)
o Must maintain a 2.0 or above in minor
curriculum.
RENR 205/215 and BIOL (any course)
are prerequisites for several of the
classes required for the minor in
Rangeland Ecology &
Management. Students must satisfy
these prerequisites or have approval
from the instructor prior to taking a
class.
o 15 hours required
o C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Wildlife and Fisheries
Sciences
WFSC
COALS/
WFSC
 Completion of BIOL 111 and 112 or BIOL 1411 and 1412
with grades of C or better, 2.0+ GPA. Meeting with
advisor to get signed minor requirements form, when
courses are offered, etc.
Park & Natural Resource
Management
PNRM
RPTS
Art
ARTV
VIZA
Art & Architectural History
AARH
ARCH
Facility Management
FCMG
COSC
Global Art Design &
Construction
GADC
ARCH
Global Culture and Society
GLSC
ARCH
Sustainable Architecture &
Planning
SARP
ARCH/LAUP
Urban & Regional Planning
URPL
LAUP
Aerospace Engineering
AERO
AERO
Biomedical Engineering
BMEN
BMEN
MINOR TITLE
 Tell home department's Academic Advisor that you want
to pursue this minor. No further requirements
College of Architecture
 Application w/ signature
http://viz.arch.tamu.edu/media/cms_page_media/818/Art%2
0Minor%20Form%202.75%20GPR.pdf
 Application w/ signature
http://dept.arch.tamu.edu/media/cms_page_media/545/A
rtArchHistory%20Minor%20Form_v20120801_RT_1.pdf
 Application w/ signature
http://cosc.arch.tamu.edu/media/cms_page_media/1701/
Facility%20Management%20Minor_1.pdf
 Application w/ signature
 There is an upper level design studio required – the
prerequisite courses are restricted to majors only.
 Application w/ signature.
 This is a study abroad minor that requires 12 hours at a
TAMU study abroad location (Italy or Costa Rica) with a
required reflection.
 Application w/ signature
http://dept.arch.tamu.edu/media/cms_page_media/545/M
inor%20in%20Sustainable%20Architecture%20and%20P
lanning%202013.pdf
Application w/ signature
http://laup.arch.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate/minor/
Dwight Look College of Engineering
Academic Prerequisites
 Major GPA and Overall GPA > 2.5 when entering the
minor field of study
 Completion of the following courses with a C or better:
AERO 201, AERO 210, AERO 212, AERO 214, AERO
220, MATH 308 or equivalents
Application Process
Complete Application
http://engineering.tamu.edu/media/1430180/2014-minor-inaero.pdf
Prerequisites
Contact department
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 “C” or better in all classes
 “C” or better in all classes
 “C” or better in all classes
 “C” or better in all classes
 “C” or better in all classes
 “C” or better in all classes
 “C” or better in all classes
 C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
Chemical Engineering
CHEN
CHEN
Computer Science
CPSC
CSCE
Electrical Engineering
ELEN
ECEN
Embedded Systems
Integration
EMSI
ETID
Industrial Engineering
INEN
ISEN
Materials Science and
Engineering Minor
MSEN
MSEN
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites
Contact department
Academic Prerequisites:
 Previous programming class (1 semester college or 1
year high school) required for CSCE 121
 Completion of the lower-level courses in the minor
(CSCE 121, CSCE 221, CSCE 222)
 Completion of prerequisite classes for the minor’s
classes (MATH 151, MATH 152)
 GPA of 2.75 or better in these classes and TAMU GPA
of 2.75 or better
 Note that CSCE 222 is a co-requisite for CSCE 221
Application Process:
 Application required at the advising office for Computer
Science and Engineering after completing lower-division
classes listed above. Appointments can be made at 979845-4087.
Academic Prerequisites:
 Minimum of 2.75 overall GPA
 Completion of PHYS 208 and MATH 308
*Restrictions: Students majoring in Computer
Engineering will not be permitted to minor in
Electrical Engineering since the coursework
prescribed for the minor is required coursework for
the Computer Engineering degree.
Application Process:
 Complete application and meet with an academic advisor
http://engineering.tamu.edu/electrical/academics/degrees/ee
/minor
Academic Prerequisites:
See department
Academic Prerequisites:
 Upper level status if in engineering
 2.5 overall GPA
 Completion of MATH 152 (or MATH 172) and CSCE 206
(or CSCE 111 or 121)
Application Process:
 Talk to ISEN academic advisor and complete the
application
Academic Prerequisites:
See department
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 Completion of CSCE 121, CSCE 221, CSCE
222, CSCE 312
 Completion of either CSCE 313 or CSCE 314
 C or better required in each course
 Completion of lower-level courses with GPA
of 2.75 or better required before application
for the minor
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 Complete a required set of 9 hours of ISEN
courses (ISEN 220, 315, 420) and at least 6
hours of elective ISEN courses (ISEN 314316, 421, 424). All ISEN courses must have
C or better
 C or better in each course
 2.5 GPA in approved minor coursework
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Radiological Health
Engineering
MINOR
CODE
NUEN
PETE
RHEN
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
NUEN
ENGR
NUEN
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 NUEN 201 or PHYS 222 or PHYS 309
Application Process:
 Approval of Undergraduate Advisor
 Must make an appointment to speak with Advisor
 845-4161
Academic Prerequisites:
 Minimum GPR of 3.000 with at least 30 hours of Texas
A&M resident credit
 One course in each of the engineering science
categories listed below (or an approved equivalent) is
required to enroll in PETE 325 and complete the minor
(each course completed with grade of “C” or better):
o Physics: PHYS 208
o Mathematics: Math 308
o Engineering Mechanics: ENGR 221, ENGR 211,
MEEN 221 or AERO 211
o Engineering Thermodynamics: ENGR 212, MEEN 315,
CHEN 205, or AERO 212
o Mechanics of Materials/Properties of Materials: ENGR
213, CVEN 305, CVEN 306, MEEN 222, CHEN 313,
or AERO 213
o Fluid Mechanics/Continuum Mechanics: ENGR 214,
PETE 314, MEEN 344, CHEN 304, or AERO 214.
Application Process:
 Complete PETE Minor Requirements form
 Attach approved degree plan which incorporates all
prerequisite and minor courses
PETE Minor Requirements forms are available from
PETE Undergraduate advisors
Academic Prerequisites:
 NUEN 201 or PHYS 222 or PHYS 309
Application Process:
 Approval of Undergraduate Advisor
 Must make an appointment to speak with Advisor
 845-4161
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS






NUEN 301
NUEN 302
NUEN 303
NUEN 304
NUEN 405
All courses must be completed with a grade
of C or better.
 Students must meet pre-requisites and corequisites for each of these courses before
enrolling in this 18 credit hour minor.
 Minor courses required:
o GEOL 104
o PETE 225
o PETE 311
o PETE 310
o PETE 325
 Students who have completed the five core
courses may enroll in any PETE course for
which course pre-requisites and co-requisites
have been met.





NUEN 301
NUEN 302
NUEN 303
NUEN 309
NUEN 475 or NUEN 479
All courses must be completed with a
grade of C or better.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
College of Education and Human Development
Applied Learning-Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics.
Coaching
STEM
COAC
TLAC
HLKN
Creative Studies
CRST
EPSY
Dance
DANC
HLKN
Human Resource
Development
HRDV
CEHD
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.75 or better overall GPR
Application Process:
 Visit with Mr. Justin Smith in Heaton Hall
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPR
 24 hours of undergraduate course work completed
 successful completion of BIOL 111
Application Process:
 Applications accepted twice a year Oct. 1st & March 1st;
complete application; provide unofficial transcript of
courses taken and currently taking; write typed (doublespaced) essay of not more than 1200 words describing
why you want to student coach and include pertinent
experience related to coaching; submit this with cover
page with name and UIN - do not put your name on the
essay itself
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
Application Process:
Complete the required minor application
http://epsy.tamu.edu/sites/epsy.tamu.edu/files/CRST%20Mi
nor%20Form%20revised%2011-2014.pdf and obtain a
signature from Dr. Joyce Juntune (704 Harrington) or
Christy Porter (704K Harrington).
 To declare the minor, return the signed paperwork to
your academic advisor who will approve the minor and
add to your student account.
Academic Prerequisites:
 Must have dance experience
Application Process:
 Audition (held once a semester)
Academic Prerequisites:
 Overall GPR 2.0 or better
 Ability to complete 18 hours of minor coursework before
graduation
Application Process:
 Completed online application and essay by deadline
http://eahr.tamu.edu/degrees-and-programs/humanresource-development-minor
 C or better in each course
 U2-3 status to register for classes
 18 hours which are TEED 302, TEFB 323,
TEFB 324, RDNG 465, INST 310 or TEFB
322, and TEFB 406 or TEED 407-503/504 or
TEED 649-503/504
 C or better in each course
 18 hours required to complete the minor
 C or better in each course
 15 total hours required for the minor
 6 Hours of required courses: EPSY 430 and
EPSY 433
 9 hours from the following courses: ENDS
101, EPSY 431, EPSY 432, or EPSY 485
 18 hours required to complete the minor
 C or better in each course
 U3 status to register for classes
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Sport Management
MINOR
CODE
SPMT
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
HLKN
Climate Change
CLMC
CLGE
Earth Sciences
ESCI
CLGE
Environmental Geoscience
ENVG
CLGE
Geographic Information
Science and Technology
GIST
GEOG
GEOG
GEOG
Geography
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 overall GPA
Application Process:
 Meet with academic advisor for the minor
College of Geosciences
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
Application Process:
See department
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
Schedule an appointment to meet with the ENVP Academic
Advisor for minor approval
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
 Schedule an appointment to meet with the ENVP
Academic Advisor for minor approval
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
Schedule an appointment to meet with the GEOG Academic
Advisor for minor approval
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 16 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
 Schedule an appointment to meet with the GEOG
Academic Advisor for minor approval
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS




C or better in each course
15 hours required to complete the minor
Courses must be taken online
Cannot take writing intensive section of SPMT
482 to satisfy the University Writing
Requirement
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
Geology
GEOL
GEPL
Geophysics
GEOP
GEPL
Global Culture and Society
GLSC
CLGE
Meteorology
METR
ATMO
Oceanography
OCNG
OCNG
Africana Studies
AFST
CLLA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
 Schedule an appointment to meet with the GEOL
Academic Advisor for minor approval
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
 Schedule an appointment to meet with the GEOP
Academic Advisor for minor approval
 Application w/ signature.
 This is a study abroad minor that requires 12 hours at a
TAMU study abroad location (Italy or Costa Rica) with a
required reflection.
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
Schedule an appointment to meet with the ATMO
Academic Advisor for minor approval
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA overall
 Ability to complete 15 hours of approved minor
coursework before graduation
Application Process:
 Schedule an appointment to meet with the OCNG
Academic Advisor for minor approval
College of Liberal Arts
Academic Prerequisites
 2.0 GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
Complete the minor request form and meet with the Director
of African Studies, Dr. Violet Johnson
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 “C” or better in all classes
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 Overall GPA in minor courses
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Anthropology
MINOR
CODE
ANTH
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ANTH
Arabic Studies
ARAB
INTS
Asian Studies
ASNS
INTS
Chinese
CHIN
INTS
Classical Studies
CLAS
INTS
Communication
Comparative Cultural
Studies—International
COMM
CLLA
CCIS
CLLA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with Anthropology Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA in minor applicable coursework
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA in minor applicable coursework
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 None
Application Process:
 Call 979-862-6968 for walk in hours
 Meet with a COMM advisor
 Obtain signed COMM minor paperwork from COMM
advisor
 Take signed COMM minor paperwork to your advisor.
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of any minor applicable course with a grade
of C or better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Undergraduate Programs Advisor
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 6 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 15 hours in the department
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course for Liberal Arts
students
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course






C or better in each course
3 hours COMM 200 level
3 hours COMM 301 or 305
6 hours COMM 300-499
3 hours COMM 200-499
Total: 15 hours
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Comparative Cultural
Studies—United States
Economics
MINOR
CODE
CCUS
ECON
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CCLA
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of any minor applicable course with a grade
of C or better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Undergraduate Programs Advisor
CLLA
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with Economics Advisor
English
ENGL
ENGL
Film Studies
FILM
CLLA
French
FREN
INTS
German
GERM
INTS
Global Culture and Society
GLSC
CLLA
Hispanic Studies Community
Engagement
HPCE
HISP
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 75 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with English Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Complete the minor request form and meet with the
Director of Film Studies, Dr. Juan Alonzo
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
 Application w/ signature.
 This is a study abroad minor that requires 12 hours at a
TAMU study abroad location (Italy or Costa Rica) with a
required reflection.
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 75 hours complete
Application Process:
Completed application
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course





C or better in each course
ECON 202
ECON 203
ECON 323
6 hours of upper level from ECMT 463, ECMT
475, or ECON 300-499 (except ECON 322323)
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 18 hours of coursework
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
History
HIST
HIST
Italian
ITAL
INTS
Japanese
JAPN
INTS
Journalism
JOUR
CLLA
Latina/o and MexicanAmerican Studies
LMAS
CLLA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 None
Application Process:
 Apply in person with History Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.5 overall GPA
 Completion of JOUR 102 with a grade of B or better
 At least 600 SAT Verbal or 25 ACT English
Application Process:
Completed application
http://journalismstudies.tamu.edu/files/2013/12/MinorApplication-Form.pdf
Application Process
Contact the sociology department advisors or the advisor for
your major
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Set up an appointment with an advisor in the
Undergraduate Programs Office.
Academic Prerequisites
See department
Leadership
LDLA
CLLA
Liberal Arts Honors
LBAH
CLLA
Museum Studies
MUST
ANTH
Academic Prerequisites
See department
PRFM
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of MUSC 102 with a grade of C or better OR
demonstrated equivalency
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Music Program Advisor
Music
MUSC
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 6 hours of 100-200 level History courses
 9 hours of 300-400 level History classes
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 Completion of 18 hours of minor coursework
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 15 hours of coursework




B or better in each course
3.5 GPA or better by completion of minor
C or better in each course
Minimum of 6 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 15 hours of coursework
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 6 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 17 hours of coursework
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Performance Technology
Philosophy
Psychology
MINOR
CODE
PTCH
PHIL
PSYC
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
PRFM
PHIL
PSYC
Religious Studies
RELS
CLLA
Russian
RUSS
INTS
Sociology
Spanish
SOCI
SPAN
SOCI
HISP
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of PERF 202 with a grade of C or better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Performance Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 GPA in any Philosophy coursework
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Set up an appointment with Philosophy department
Academic Prerequisites:
 PSYC 107 completed with a grade of C or better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Department of Psychology academic advisors
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Set up an appointment with Dr. Donnalee Dox
(dox@tamu.edu).
Academic Prerequisites:
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Apply in person with International Studies Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of any SOCI course
 2.0 GPA in all SOCI coursework
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Sociology advisor to obtain a minor approval form
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 with a grade of
C or better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 75 hours completed
Application Process:
 Completed application
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 6 hours completed at the upper
division
Completion of 18 hours of coursework
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 15 hours of coursework
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division at Texas A&M
 Completion of 15 hours of coursework
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 18 hours of coursework
 2.0 GPA
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 15 hours of coursework
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 18 hours of coursework
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Theatre Arts
MINOR
CODE
THAR
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
PRFM
Women’s Studies
WMST
CLLA
Business
BUAD
CLBA
Astrophysics
ASTP
PHYS
Biology
BIOL
BIOL
Chemistry
CHEM
CHEM
Mathematics
MATH
MATH
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of any THAR course with a grade of C or
better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 See Theatre Arts Program Advisor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of WGST 200 with a grade of C or better
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 Less than 90 hours completed
Application Process:
 Completed application
Mays Business School
Academic Prerequisites
 2.0 or better GPA
 Permission of student’s major department
Application Process
Apply in person with academic advisor in student’s home
college or major department; no signature from Mays
Business School required to approve minor application
College of Science
Academic Prerequisites
Contact department
Academic Prerequisites:
Completion of BIOL 111 & BIOL 112 with a grade of C or
better
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of CHEM 101/111 or CHEM 107/117 and
CHEM 102/112
Application Process:
 Completed Declaration of Minor form
http://www.chem.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate/mi
nor.pdf
Academic Prerequisites:
 No prerequisites
Application Process:
 Students wishing to earn a minor in mathematics do not
need to visit the Mathematics Department to do so. They
should see their advisor, and inform them of their
intention to earn a minor in mathematics, and to have
that information entered into COMPASS.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 6 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 18 hours of coursework before
graduation
 C or better in each course
 Minimum of 9 hours completed at the upper
division
 Completion of 18 hours of coursework before
graduation
 C or better in each course

C average in all courses taken for a
minor in Biology
 C average in all courses taken for a minor in
Chemistry
 C or better in each course
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Neuroscience
MINOR
CODE
NRSC
Physics
PHYS
Statistics
STAT
Biomedical Sciences
BIMS
Military Studies
MLST
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
CLSC
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 No more than 95 completed hours
Application Process:
 Schedule appointment with NRSC Academic Advisor to
complete application.
 http://tamin.tamu.edu/undergrad/minor
Academic Prerequisites:
 Completion of PHYS 218 and 208 with a C or better
PHYS
Application Process:
 Completed Approval of Minor Field of Study Form
Academic Prerequisites:
STAT
 C or better in MATH 151 and 152
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Academic Prerequisites:

Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher

Must be declared before student has 75 total hours
passed
CLVM
Application Process:
After consultation with the student’s major advisor, students
will apply in the BIMS Department and have the minor form
signed by the Assistant Dean of BIMS
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/bims/current/bims-minor
School of Military Science
MLSC
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 C or better in each course
 A total of up to 6 hours of directed research
(485/491) may be counted towards the Minor
 Research/Directed Studies must be
conducted with a member of the Faculty of
Neuroscience
 For Psychology students, no more than 6
hours can be counted towards both the
Psychology major and the minor
 C or better in each course
 C or better in each course
 Must maintain a 2.0 overall GPA in minor
courses
 C or better in all courses.
 18 total hours. Minimum of 12 hours are
300/400 level.
 Nine hours from: NVSC 203, 302, 303, 401,
402, 410; AERS 303, 304, 403, 404; MLSC
321, 322, 421, 422.
 Nine hours from: CLAS 371; ENGL 335;
GEOG 320, 327, 332, 352, 361, 390, 398,
401, 420, 475; GEOL 352; HIST 230, 232,
234, 337, 348, 349, 350, 353, 355, 357, 368,
37, 372, 373, 403, 405, 406, 412, 443, 444,
446; PHIL 315, 331, 332, 381; POLS 312,
326, 328, 329, 331, 333, 335, 338, 368, 413,
415, 429, 432, 439, 447; SOCI 312, 313, 317,
412, 423; SPSC 398.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
Public Health
Diving Technology and
Methods
Maritime Administration
MINOR
CODE
PHLT
DVTM
MARA
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PHLT
School of Public Health
Academic Prerequisites

Minimum 2.0 TAMU GPA

U2 or higher classification
Application Process:
Completed minor form in the Public Health Studies Advising
Office
TAMU Galveston
Marine Biology
MARB
MARB
Ocean and Coastal
Resources
OCRE
OCRE
 2.0 or better GPA in all courses
 Must complete a medical statement showing
no contradictions to diving or have a
recreational scuba diver’s license
 Must maintain a GPA of 2.5
 Must maintain good health and fitness
appropriate to the level of diving required
GACD
MARA
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Academic Prerequisites:
 2.25 overall GPA
 Ability to complete 18 hours of minor coursework as
selected from identified courses in the catalog before
graduation.
Application Process:
 Declaration Form can be found at:
http://www.tamug.edu/admrc/NoShow/mara_minor.pdf
 Minimum GPR of 2.25 for the 18 credit hours
is required.
 Substitutions may be authorized by the
Department Head of Maritime Administration.
 16 hours required.
o Select from any 300 or 400 level MARB
courses including: MARB 300, 301, 303,
310, 311, 312, 315, 320, 325, 330, 334,
335, 340, 345, 350, 360, 400, 401, 402,
403, 405, 408, 410, 412, 420, 423, 425,
426, 430, 431, 432, 435, 436, 437, 438,
445, 454, 460, 466, 482, 484, 485, 489 and
491.
 16 hours required.
 MARS 280 required.
 4 hours from GEOL 104, OCNG 251-252.
 3-6 hours from PHIL 314, POLS 347, MARA
470.
 Up to 6 hours from MARS 410, 430, 440,
OCNG 420.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY APPROVED MINORS
MINOR TITLE
MINOR
CODE
COLLEGE/
DEPARTMENT(S)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
TAMU Qatar
Mechanical Engineering
MEEQ
QASO
Must be a student on the Qatar campus to pursue this
minor.
Political Science
POLQ
QASO
Must be a student on the Qatar campus to pursue this
minor.
 18 total hours; minimum of 6 hours at
300/400 level.
 C or better in all courses.
 MEEN 360
 MEEN 368
 MEEN 421
 8 hours from CVEN 305; MEEN 222, 260,
315, 357, 461.
 C or better in all courses.
 POLS 206
 POLS 207
 Nine hours from POLS 300, 302, 306, 307,
311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319,
320, 322, 323, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331,
338, 340, 341, 342, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352,
353, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 365, 369,
375, 400, 413, 415, 421, 423, 424, 429, 432,
435, 440, 441, 442, 447, 454, 455, 456, 461,
462, 475, 484, 485, 489, 497.
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