Undergraduate Minors
General Information about Minors:
1. Minors at Aurora University are optional. They are not required for graduation.
2. A minor shall comprise a minimum of 18 semester hours.
3. At least 9 semester hours applied to a minor must be earned at AU.
4. No “D’s” will apply toward minors.
5. A maximum of 3 semester hours of credit/no credit coursework will apply toward a minor.
6. Courses used on a minor may also be used to meet General Education distribution requirements or the BS core requirements.
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MINOR IN ACCOUNTING
See accounting major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN AMERICAN CULTURAL AND ETHINIC STUDIES - 18 semester hours
The American Cultural and Ethnic Studies minor offers an interdisciplinary perspective on race, ethnicity and culture in America. Included are those courses, which treat the subject matter from a culturally diverse perspective. The focus of the minor includes, but is not limited to the following American ethnic groups: African American, Latino, Native American and Asian American populations. The objective is to study the group experiences, histories and ancestral background of the respective groups.
Aims
A. Helping students develop critical thinking using a culturally inclusive perspective for understanding their own cultural view of the world and of others;
B. Recognizing and appreciating diversity within a larger community;
C. Acquiring the knowledge necessary for cross cultural understandings and interaction; and
D. Providing the opportunity to explore the distinctives of one’s own ethnic heritage such as: world view, economics, religious systems, aesthetics, social and political behaviors, cultural priorities and responses to historical influences.
The minor would be attractive to students in the health professions, education, public policy, social work, business and communications, criminal justice, sociology, psychology and history. The proposed 15-hour minor would include selections from the following course list:
Required Courses:
SOC3350 Race, Ethnicity and Power (4)
Selected Courses: Choose 14 semester hours from among the following:
COM3500 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
ENG3520 Racial and Ethnic Themes in Literature (4)
HIS3050 American Urban History (4)
HIS3100 The African American Experience (4)
HIS3450 Latin American History (4)
NUR3090 Transcultural Nursing (4)
SOC2150 Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOC4500 Human Rights and Social Justice (4)
SPN3400 Advanced Spanish Skills (3)
MINOR IN ART
See art major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN BIOLOGY
See biology major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
See business administration major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN CHEMISTRY
See chemistry minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN COMMUNICATION
See communication major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
See computer science major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
See criminal justice major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN EDUCATION - without certification 18 semester hours
The purpose of this minor is to accommodate the person who is interested in education, but does not seek Illinois State Board of Education certification for public school teaching. Teaching and learning occur in many settings, so this minor is of value to students interested in child care, youth activities, social service, adult education, and parenting.
Required Courses:
EDU2100 How Schools Work (4)
EDU2260 Theories of Learning (4)
Selected Courses: Choose at least 10 semester hours from the list below.
EDU3180 Multicultural Literature for Children (2)
EDU3190 Multicultural Literature for Young Adults (2)
EDU2900 CIFE: Pre-Teaching (1)
EDU3350 Assessment/Approaches to Elementary Instruction (3)
MINOR IN ENGLISH
See English major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION - See Physical Education Minors
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MINOR IN GENDER STUDIES 18 semester hours
This interdisciplinary minor provides an opportunity for students to explore issues surrounding gender from a variety of academic perspectives.
Required Course:
PSY/SOC3430 Gender, Sexuality, and Society (4)
Selected Courses: Choose a minimum of 14 semester hours from the list below:
BUS3240 Diversity in the Workplace (3)
HIS3150 Women in American History (4)
SOC3550 Women, Men, Family and Diversity (4)
Selected topic courses in the areas of women in education, women in literature, women in science, and the masculine experience, will also be offered.
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MINOR IN HEALTH EDUCATION 18 semester hours
HED1100 Planning School Health Programs (3)
HED/IDS2000 Understanding Wellness (4)
HED2050 At-Risk Behaviors & Society (3)
HED2100 Resources and Assessment in Health Education (2)
HED3050 Curriculum Development in Health Education (3)
HED4050 School/Community Partnerships in Health Promotion (3)
HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HED1100 Planning School Health Programs 3 semester hours
Course content will address the processes, knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement an effective, comprehensive, school health education program. (Spring). No prerequisites.
HED2050 At Risk Behaviors & Society 3 semester hours
Course content will address social, mental, physical, emotional, and environmental health issues. Adolescent and adult risk behaviors to be investigated include alcohol, tobacco and drug use; dietary patterns, sedentary lifestyle; sexual behaviors, shopping and gambling. A critical component of this course involves looking at how the development of compulsive patterns leads to intentional and unintentional injuries and addictions. (Fall) No prerequisites.
HED2100 Resources and Assessment in Health Education 2 semester hours
Course content will address computerized health information retrieval systems and databases; techniques for the dissemination of valid health information and services to a diverse population; selection of appropriate program and student assessment tools; and analysis of results for program improvement. (Spring) No prerequisites.
HED3050 Curriculum Development in Health Education 3 semester hours
Course content will address the development of a scope and sequence plan for comprehensive school health education and the development of measurable cognitive, affective and behavioral learning outcomes. Various curricular models pertaining to the ten key content areas of health instruction will be explored along with the incorporation of technology and other educational media into the health instruction process. (Fall) No prerequisites.
HED4050 School/Community Partnerships in
Health Promotion 3 semester hours
Course content will present an overview of community health needs, including the role of governmental agencies. The relationship between community and school health education programs will be investigated from a partnership perspective. Strategies for facilitating collaboration in coordinated school health programs will be explored in relation to the social and cultural forces influencing public perception and acceptance of health education. (Fall) Prerequisites: All previous health education courses.
MINOR IN HISTORY
See history major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 18 semester hours
The Hospitality Management minor includes 18 semester hours, composed of the following courses:
REC2000 Introduction to Inclusive Leisure Services (3)
REC2080 First Aid/CPR (2)
REC3330 Recreation Programming and Supervision (3)
REC3750 Professional Program Practicum (1)
BUS3200 Foundations of Management (3)
COM3500 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
REC4100 Commercial Recreation Management (3)
Students must complete practical field experience hours to build their portfolios at George Williams College in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, or at another approved facility. Contact the Recreation Administration advisor in advance.
NOTE: The minor in hospitality management is available only at George Williams College in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
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MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 18 semester hours
The International Studies minor provides students with an opportunity to explore and learn from a multi-disciplinary perspective how to live and work in a complex and diverse world.
The goals of this minor are twofold: 1) to help students gain the knowledge and information necessary to live and work effectively and harmoniously in our complex world; and 2) to help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills by using an international perspective to recognize and understand the diversity of people and cultures in the world.
The minor will be attractive to students interested in international business and government, as well as to fields such as education, nursing, and social work, where graduates will interact with people of diverse cultures.
Required Course:
PSC1100 Politics, Culture, and Society (4)
Selected Courses: Choose a minimum of 14 semester hours from the list below:
BUS3500 International Business (3)
COM3500 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
CRJ3010 International Crime and Justice (3)
HIS3450 Latin American History (4)
HIS3700 History of the Middle East (4)
HIS3750 The Far East (4)
PSC3310 International Organization and Politics (4)
PSC3550 Comparative Political Systems: Industrial Nations (4)
PSC3560 Comparative Political Systems: Developing Nations (4)
REL1050 An Introduction to World Religions (4)
REL2070 Exploring Judaism (4)
REL2080 Exploring Islam (4)
REL2090 Exploring Hinduism (4)
SOC2150 Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOC/PSC3400 Social Problems in an Urban Society (4)
SOC/PSC3480 Globalization and Social Change (4)
SOC4500 Human Rights and Social Justice (4)
SPN3400 Advanced Spanish Skills(3)
NOTE: Internships in foreign countries and study-abroad programs can be included.
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MINOR IN MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
See management and innovation major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
See management information technology major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN MARKETING
See marketing major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN MATHEMATICS
See mathematics major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN MUSIC
See music minor information page for requirements and course descriptions
MINOR IN MUSEUM STUDIES ‡ - 18 Semester hours
Please note: the information regarding the Museum Studies minor has been added since the printing of the 2006-2008 catalog and is only available online.
The Aurora University Museum Studies minor is designed to train students for entry level jobs in museums and to prepare them for graduate school. It is designed to fit with the student’s major area of study. The core courses provide a working knowledge and historic foundation of the role of museums in society and the variety of jobs held by museum professionals. The program offers extensive opportunities for experiential learning through practical application and internships in area museums and in the collections of Aurora University: The Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures and the Jenks Collection.
Students majoring in History, Art, English, Education, and the Sciences may desire a minor in museums studies.
Required: 6 semester hours
MST 1110 Introduction to Museum Studies (3)
MST 3940 Internship in Museum Studies (3)
Choose 6 semester hours from the list below:
MST 2200 Museum Exhibitions (3)
MST 2250 Museum Methods (3)
MST 2300 Museum Education (3)
Selected Courses: Choose at least 6 semester hours from the list below
ART 2510 Art History I (4)
ART 2520 Art History II (4)
ART 2530 Introduction to Native American Art (4)
SOC 2150Cultural Anthropology (3)
HIS 1200 American History I (4)
HIS 1210 American History II (4)
HIS 2500 Western Civilization (4)
HIS 2550 Western Civilization II (4)
HIS 3300 The American West (4)
HIS 3810ST Native American History (4)
COM 3510 Corporate and Professional Communications (3)
Course Descriptions
MST 1110 Introduction to Museums Studies (3)
This course serves as a broad introduction to the world of museums including the historical origins, development, philosophy, purposes and administrative structure of the various types of museums (art, history, natural history, science, culturally specific etc.) Students will investigate the variety of jobs and responsibilities that museum professionals hold such as collection management, conservation, exhibition development, research and museum education. Students will examine the ethical, moral and legal responsibilities of museums. Lectures, discussion, guest speakers and field trips
MST 2200 Museum Exhibitions (3)
This course will explore the many facets of exhibit production including conceptualization, planning, design, interpretation, themes, educational goals, implementation and project management with an emphasis on problem solving and creativity. Prerequisite: Introduction to Museum Studies
MST 2250 Museum Methods (3)
Students will be introduced to the development and care of a museum’s collection including registration methods (accessioning, deaccessioning, marking, storing, records keeping) and conservation issues and methods. Ethical and legal issues including NAGPRA will be covered. Through hands-on experience, students will analyze an artifact and take it through these processes, from donation to storage.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Museum Studies
MST 2300 Museum Education (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic components of teaching and learning in museums, with an emphasis on application. Topics include types of museum education, tour techniques, history and current trends, public programming, museum-school services, object-based learning, and development of educational materials. Assessment materials for a variety of audiences will be developed by course participants. Lectures, field trips, individual projects and practicum. Prerequisite: Introduction to Museum Studies
MST 3940 Internship in Museum Studies (3)
In collaboration with the Schingoethe Center/Jenks Collection or area museums. Student, appropriate museum staff and faculty members designate a project for the intern.
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MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY
See philosophy minor information page for requirements and course descriptions
MINOR IN PHYSIOLOGY 18 semester hours
See biology major/minor information page for requirements and course descriptions
MINOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION - COACHING, FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION, SPORTS MANAGEMENT
For Physical Education course descriptions, please refer to
COACHING 18 semester hours
Required Courses: 14 semester hours
PED1210 Strength Training (1)
PED2300 Coaching Principles and Techniques (2)
PED2330 Officiating Team Sports (2)
PED2340 Sports Statistics (1)
PED2500 Prevention and Care of Acute Athletic Injuries & Illnesses (3)
PED2941 Coaching Field Experience (2)
PSY3480 Sport Psychology (3)
Electives: 4 semester hours
PED/REC2080 First Aid/CPR (or current CPR card on file) (2)
PED2350 Methods and Strategies of Coaching Baseball/Football (2)
PED2360 Methods and Strategies of Coaching Basketball/Volleyball (2)
PED2370 Methods and Strategies of Coaching Soccer/Softball (2)
PED2380 Methods and Strategies of Coaching Golf/Tennis (2)
Students in this minor are encouraged to take the American Sport Education Program, Leadership Level test. Successful test completion and the courses listed above meet coaching credentials in states that require it.
MINOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION 18 semester hours
Required Courses: 14 semester hours
PED1410 Cardiovascular Training Inside and Out (2)
PED1200 Fitness for Life (2)
PED2080 First Aid/CPR (or current CPR card on file) (2)
PED2500 Prevention & Care of Acute Athletic Injuries & Illnesses (3)
PED2250 Introduction to Fitness & Health Promotion (2)
PED3300 Fitness Instructor Preparation (3)
Electives: 4 semester hours
PED1210 Strength Training (1)
PED1310 Step Aerobics (1)
OR
PED1420 Step and Train (2)
PED3220 Physiology of Exercise (3)
PED4370 Facilities and Special Events (3)
MINOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPORTS MANAGEMENT 18 semester hours
BUS3300 Foundations of Marketing (3)
COM3510 Corporate and Professional Communication (3)
HMS3300 Mediation and Conflict Resolution (3)
PED2340 Sports Statistics (1)
PED2942 Sports Management Field Experience (2)
PED3040 Sports Management (3)
PED4370 Facilities and Special Events (3)
MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
See political science major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN PROFESSIONAL SELLING
AND SALES MANAGEMENT
See professional selling and sales management major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
See psychology major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
See recreation administration major/minor information page for requirements
NOTE: The minor in recreation administration is available only at George Williams College in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
MINOR IN RELIGION
See religion major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
See sociology major/minor information page for requirements
MINOR IN SPANISH
See Spanish major/minor information page for requirements
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MINOR IN THEATRE ‡
See theatre major/minor information page for requirements.
Please note that all information found on the Theatre major page supercedes information found in the print catalog.
Please note: The information listed on this page is current according to the 2006-2008 Undergraduate Catalog, unless otherwise noted.
‡ This information has been added since the printing of the 06-08 Undergraduate Catalog.
§ The name of this course has been changed since the printing of the 06-08 Undergraduate Catalog.
±This information is additional information specific to the Web site, not provided in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Rev. July 2007
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