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MINOR
IN ACCOUNTING 20 semester hours
Required Courses: 14 semester hours
ACC2010 Foundations of Financial Accounting
(3)
ACC2020 Foundations of Management Accounting
(3)
ACC3110 Intermediate Accounting I (4)
ACC3120 Intermediate Accounting II
(4)
Selected Courses: 6 semester hours
ACC3210 Cost Accounting (3)
ACC3310 Federal & State Taxation of
Individuals (4)
ACC3320 Federal Taxation of Business
Entities (3)
ACC4140 Advanced Accounting (3)
ACC4410 Auditing (4)
ACC5510 Accounting Information Systems
(3)
ACC5520 Governmental and Non Profit
Accounting (3)
MINOR IN
AMERICAN CULTURAL AND ETHNIC 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
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 fifteen-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 18 semester hours
Students may complete a minor in art by choosing 18 semester hours
from the Art Program. The selection must include a minimum of 3 semester hours
of Art Appreciation or Art History.
MINOR IN BIOLOGY 20 semester hours
Required Courses:
BIO1210 Biology of Cells (4)
BIO1220 Biology of Organisms (4)
Selected Courses: Students must choose at least 12 semester hours offered in the Biology Program at the 200 level or above excluding directed studies, independent studies, and internships. No more than four (4) semester hours in total may be applied from selected topic courses or BIO3970.
MINOR IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 20 semester hours
This minor is exclusively offered to non-business majors. It is strongly
recommended for those students seeking a general understanding of business principles
and practices.
Required Courses:
ACC2010 Foundations of Financial Accounting
(3)
ACC2020 Foundations of Management Accounting
(3)
BUS1010 Business Environment and Ethical
Dimensions (2)
ECN2010 Foundations of Microeconomics
(3)
ECN2020 Foundations of Macroeconomics
(3)
BUS3200 Foundations of Management (3)
BUS3300 Foundations of Marketing (3)
MINOR IN CHEMISTRY 18 semester hours
Required Courses:
CHM1310 General Chemistry I (4)
CHM1320 General Chemistry II (4)
CHM2410 Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM2420 Organic Chemistry II (4)
Selected Courses: Students must choose at least 2 semester hours offered in the Chemistry Program at the 200 level or above.
MINOR IN
COMMUNICATION 18 semester hours
Communication also makes a very flexible and adaptable minor that works
well in combination with majors like business, education and even history and
English. A communications minor can be made up out of any combination of courses
within the department totaling 18 credits. However, students will be encouraged
to think carefully about the how the mix of courses that they pick will affect
their career plans. For example a future educator intending to teach some communication
courses in high school would be well advised to lean towards courses in the
media studies track rather than courses in professional practice.
MINOR IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE 20 semester hours
The minor in computer science allows students to apply computer science
to their major field.
Required Courses: 12 semester hours
CSC1500 Computer Science I (4)
CSC1600 Computer Science II (4)
CSC2600 Discrete Structures (4)
Selected Courses: Choose 8 semester
hours
CSC2800 Visual Basic Programming (4)
CSC3150 Computer Organization (4)
CSC3300 Advanced Data Structures (4)
CSC3360 Application of Internet Programming
Techniques(4)
CSC3500 Microcomputer Systems (4)
CSC3620 Programming Language Concepts
(4)
CSC3650 Object-Oriented Programming
(4)
CSC3750 C++ for Java Programmers (4)
CSC4150 Introduction to Artificial
Intelligence (4)
CSC4200 Information System Analysis
and Design (4)
CSC4360 Database Systems (4)
CSC4400 Data Communication Systems
and Networks (4)
CSC4700 Operating Systems (4)
CSC3810,4810 Selected Topic (1-4)
CSC3830,4830 Directed Study (1-4
CSC3940,4940 Career Application Field Experience (1-4)
MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 18 semester hours
Required Course:
CRJ1010 The Criminal Justice System
(3)
Selected Courses: Choose 15 semester hours from criminal justice courses except
CRJ4940.
MINOR IN
EDUCATION 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.
EDU2180 Multicultural Literature for
Children (3)
EDU2190 Multicultural Literature for
Young Adults (3)
EDU2900 CIFE: Pre-Teaching (1 semester
hour)
EDU3350 Assessment/Approaches to Elementary
Instruction (4)
EDU/REC3400 Philosophy and Methods
of Outdoor Education (3)
MINOR IN
ENGLISH 18 semester hours
Students may complete a minor in English by choosing a minimum of 18
semester hours from the courses below (at least 4 semester hours must be in
literature, at least 4 semester hours in writing or language, and at least 12
semester hours at the 300-level or above) excluding ENG
1000, ENG1010, ENG1020,
and ENG/EDU2180.
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.
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 (3)
HED3050 Curriculum Development in Health
Education (2)
HED4050 School/Community Partnerships
in Health Promotion (3)
MINOR IN
HISTORY 18 semester hours
Students may complete a minor in history by choosing 18 semester hours
from the History Program, including either HIS1200
or HIS1210, and excluding HIS4990.
MINOR IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 18 semester hours
The Hospitality Management minor
includes 18 semester hours, composed of the following courses:
REC2000 Inclusive Recreation and Physical
Education (3 semester hours)
REC/PED2080 First Aid/CPR (2 semester
hours)
REC3330 Recreation Programming and
Supervision (3 semester hours)
REC3750 Professional Program Practicum
(1 semester hour)
BUS3200 Foundations of Management (3
semester hours)
COM3500 Cross Cultural Communication
(3 semester hours)
REC4100 Commercial Recreation Management
(3 semester hours)
Students must complete practical field experience hours to build their portfolios at the Aurora University George Williams Lake Geneva Campus or at another approved facility. Contact the Recreation Administration advisor in advance.
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
(3)
REL2070 Exploring Judaism (4)
REL2080 Exploring Islam (4)
SOC2150 Cultural Anthropology (3)
SPN3400 Advanced Spanish Skills(3)
NOTE: Internships in foreign countries and study abroad programs can be included.
MINOR IN
MATHEMATICS 18 semester hours
Required Courses:
MTH2210 Calculus I (4)
MTH2220 Calculus II (4)
MTH2230 Calculus III (4)
Selected Courses:
Students must choose at least 6 semester hours offered in the Mathematics program
at the 300-level or above, excluding MTH2810/3810/4810, EDU3820,
MTH 3830/4830, MTH4970, MTH4980 and MTH4990.
MINOR IN MUSIC 18 semester hours
Required Courses:
MUS1500 Music Appreciation (4)
MUS2500 American Music (4)
1 year or 2 semester hours of applied music lessons in voice or piano.
1 year or 2 semester hours of additional applied music.
Selected Courses: Students may complete the Music minor by selecting at least 6 semester hours from the Music Program. It is recommended that 2 semester hours of the applied music requirement be in piano. However, these additional hours may be comprised of voice or choir credit.
MINOR IN
PHILOSOPHY 18 semester hours
Students may complete a minor in philosophy by choosing 18 semester
hours from the Philosophy Program.
MINOR IN
PHYSIOLOGY 18 semester hours
Choose 18 semester hours from the list below:
NOTE: Ten semester hours must be at the 300-400 level.
BIO1210 Biology of Cells (4)
BIO1220 Biology of Organisms (4)
BIO2660 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO2670 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
BIO3050 Pathophysiology (3)
BIO3080 Nutrition and Health Promotion
(4)
BIO3270 Plant Physiology (4)
BIO3360 Biogerontology (3)
BIO3530 Evolution (4)
BIO3750 Biogerontology Practicum (2)
BIO2810,3810,4810: Selected Topic in Anatomy or Physiology (2-4)
*BIO3970 Research in Biology (1-4)
*BIO4980 Independent Study (1-4)
PED3220 Physiology of Exercise (3)
PSY3380 Brain and Behavior (3)
* Only 3 semester hours may be applied.
MINOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION - COACHING 18 semester hours
Required Courses: 14 semester hours
PED1210 Strength Training (1)
-- OR --
PED1250 Strength Training for Women
(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
PED1180 Cardiovascular Training (1)
PED1190 Wellness Walking (1)
PED1200 Fitness for Life (2)
PED/REC2080 First Aid/CPR (or current
CPR card on file) (2)
PED2340 Sports Statistics (1)
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)
-OR -
PED1250 Strength Training for Women
(1)
PED1310 Step Aerobics (1)
PED3220 Physiology of Exercise (3)
REC4080 Leisure and Aging (3)
MINOR
IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SPORTS MANAGEMENT 18 semester hours
BUS3300 Foundations of Marketing
(3)
COM3510 Corporate and Professional
Communication (3)
PED2340 Sports Statistics (1)
PED2942 Sports Management Field Experience
(2)
PED/REC3040 Sports Management (3)
PSY3200 Behavior Management (3)
REC4370 Facilities Management (3)
MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 18 semester hours
Required Course:
PSC2110 United States Government (4)
Selected Courses: Choose 14 semester hours from the list below.
PSC1100 Politics, Culture and Society
(4)
PSC3140 Political Participation and
the Electoral Process (4)
PSC3150 The Executive and Legislative
Process (4)
PSC/CRJ3180 Constitutional Law and
the Judicial System (4)
PSC3310 International Organization
and Politics (4)
PSC3550 Comparative Political Systems:
Industrial Nations (4)
PSC3560 Comparative Political Systems:
Developing Nations (4)
PSC/PHL4650 Classics in Political Philosophy
(4)
PSC/PHL4660 Modern Political Philosophy
(4)
PSC2810/3810/4810 Selected Topic (2-4)
PSC4980 Independent Study (1-4)
MINOR IN
PSYCHOLOGY 18 semester hours
Required Course:
PSY1100 General Psychology (4)
Selected Courses: Choose 14 semester hours in the Psychology Program.
MINOR IN
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 18 semester hours
Required Minor Core: 11 semester hours
REC1760 Leisure and Society (4)
REC2000 Inclusive Recreation and Physical
Education (3)
REC2220 Recreation Leadership (3)
REC2750 Professional Leadership Practicum
(1)
Minor Electives: 7 semester hours
Students select 7 semester hours Recreation Administration Program electives
related to their major interest area and professional career goals with the
assistance of a Recreation Administration Program advisor and their major advisor.
MINOR IN
RELIGIOUS STUDIES 18 semester hours
The minor in Religious Studies encourages students to explore issues
of personal faith, whether their own or those of others, or both, in a rigorous,
sympathetic yet critical way. Religion will also be studied as a social phenomenon.
It is therefore an ideal minor for those majoring in the behavioral sciences
and political studies, as well as history and other cognate subjects. A student
who engages in Religious Studies as a minor will therefore learn to assess both
personal issues of truth, ethics and values; but also how religion shapes and
is shaped by broader societal forces.
A minimum of 18 semester hours must be completed with at least one course selection
from each section and at least 8 hours at 300 level.
Section 1: The Study of Religion
REL1050 An Introduction to World Religions
(3)
REL2060 Exploring Religion (4)
REL/PHL3100 Philosophy of Religion
(3)
Section 2: Religions of the World
REL2070 Exploring Judaism (4)
REL2080 Exploring Islam (4)
REL2100 Exploring Christianity (4)
Section 3: Themes in Religious Studies
REL3050 Religion and the Movies (2)
REL3150 A Queer Thing: Homosexuality
and World Religions (4)
REL3550 The Spiritual Journey (4)
MINOR IN
SOCIOLOGY 18 semester hours
Combined with a major in business administration, marketing, management,
political science, psychology, criminal justice, history, social work or education,
the minor in Sociology provides students with relevant knowledge and skills
and enhances their marketability within the chosen major. The flexibility of
the minor also allows students to pursue areas of individual interest.
Required Course:
SOC1100 Principles of Sociology (4)
Select an additional 14 semester hours from the Sociology program.
MINOR IN
SPANISH 18 semester hours
Students may complete a minor in Spanish by taking the following coursework:
SPN2120 Elementary Spanish (4)
SPN3220 Intermediate Spanish I (4)
SPN3230 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPN3400 Advanced Spanish Skills (3)
SPN3500 Advanced Spanish Literature
(3)
MINOR IN THEATRE 18 semester hours
Students may complete a minor in theatre by choosing 18 semester hours from
among the following:
Required Courses:
THE1200 Introduction to Theatre (3)
Selected Courses: Choose 15 semester hours in Theatre.
Posted
31 December 2003
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