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A minor is a complementary area of study completed alongside a major, providing an introductory foundation in another field. Students can use a minor to develop additional knowledge and skills, tailor their degree to their career goals, or explore another area of interest. The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences offers flexible minors designed to help students from any major build skills and knowledge relevant to a wide range of careers.

If you'd like more information or assistance in choosing a minor, feel free to contact us at ssbs@andrews.edu

Official requirements and additional minor options are found in the Andrews University Bulletin.
MINORS COMPLETION PLAN
Students often complete a minor over four years by taking approximately one course per semester alongside their major. However, most of the required courses can be taken in almost any order, whether one at a time, several in the same semester, or distributed unevenly across their degree.
ANTHROPOLOGY MINOR
The Anthropology minor introduces students to the study of humans, cultures, and societies across time and around the world, helping them develop a broader understanding of human diversity, communication, communities, and cultural change.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 21 credits
  • ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
  • ANTH210 Anthropologies in Motion (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • ANTH455 Ethnography (3)
  • ANTH496 Supervised Fieldwork (1-8)

Choose anthropology electives from available ANTH courses to reach a total of 21 credits.

NOTES
  • Students interested in emphasizing archaeology should select ANTH205 Intro to Archaeology (3) and ANTH435 Museum & Lab Methods (3) as part of the elective selections.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES MINOR
The Behavioral Sciences minor introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of human behavior, culture, society, and social issues, helping them explore connections across multiple areas of the behavioral and social sciences.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 18 credits
Choose 18 credits from courses in the following areas:
  • Anthropology (ANTH)
  • Behavioral Sciences (BHSC)
  • Geography (GEOG)
  • Psychology (PSYC)
  • Sociology (SOCI)

NOTES
  • A minimum of 9 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above

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COMMUNITY & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MINOR
The Community & International Development minor introduces students to the ways communities identify needs, build local capacity, and respond to social, economic, and environmental challenges, helping them understand how meaningful change is created at local, national, and global levels.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 20 credits
  • BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
  • BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
  • SOCI408 Emergency Preparedness (2)
  • SOCI421 Development Theory & Practice (3)
  • SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
  • Choose 3 credits from BHSC, PSYC, SOCI, or ANTH (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • PSYC315 Organization & Human Resources
  • BSAD355 Principles of Management (3)

Cognate
  • ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)

NOTES
  • A minimum of 9 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR
The Criminal Justice minor introduces students to how societies define, respond to, and prevent crime, helping them understand the roles of law enforcement, courts, and corrections as well as the social, legal, and ethical issues that shape public safety and justice.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 21 credits
  • SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
  • SOCI215 Intro to Criminal Justice (3)
  • LGST260 Intro to American Law (3)
  • PLSC326 American Political Institutions: Judiciary (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • LGST335 Criminal Law (3)
  • SOCI235 Police Organization, Administration, & Community Dynamics (3)
  • SOCI255 Juvenile Delinquency (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
  • COMM435 Crisis Communications (3)
  • PLSC366 Terrorism & Political Theory (3)
  • PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
  • PSYC454 Theories of Personality (3)
  • PSYC460 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3)
  • SOCI366 Drugs & Behavior (3)
  • SOCI408 Emergency Preparedness (2)
  • SOCI425 Racial & Ethnic Relations (3)
  • SOWK440 Assessment & Treatment of Victims of Violence (2)

NOTES
  • A minimum of 9 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MINOR
The Emergency Preparedness minor theaches students to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, helping them build skills in planning, risk assessment, incident management, ethical decision-making, and collaboration during times of crisis.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 21 credits
  • SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
  • SOCI408 Emergency Preparedness (2)
  • SOCI445 Emergency Planning (2)
  • SOCI449 Disaster Response and Emergency Operations (2)
  • SOCI478 Principles and Practice of Hazards Mitigation (3)

Choose 9 credits from the following:
  • ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
  • BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
  • BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
  • COMM435 Crisis Communications (3)
  • PLSC366 Terrorism and Political Theory (3)
  • PSYC483 Disaster Psychology (3)
  • SOCI420 Medical Sociology (3)
  • SOCI425 Racial and Ethnic Relations (3)
  • SOCI430 Gender Roles in Contemporary Society (3)
  • SOCI432 Research Methods II: Introduction (3)
  • SOCI460 Death and Grief in Contemporary Society (2)
  • SOCI475 Topics: (1–4)
  • SOCI490 Capstone in Emergency Preparedness (Practicum) (1–3)
  • SOCI497 Internship (1,2)
  • SOCI498 Research Project in Sociology (0–3)
  • SOWK477 Community Assessment and Capacity Mapping (2)

NOTES
  • A minimum of 9 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above

PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
The Psychology minor introduces students to the study of the mind, behavior, and human experience, helping them better understand how people think, feel, develop, interact, and respond to the world around them.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 21 credits
  • PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • PSYC364 Learning and Behavior (3)
  • PSYC445 Cognitive Psychology (3)
  • PSYC449 Neuropsychopharmacology (3)
  • PSYC465 Physiological Psychology (3)
  • PSYC471 Behavior Modification (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • PSYC269 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
  • PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
  • PSYC454 Theories of Personality (3)
  • PSYC460 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3)

Choose psychology electives from available PSYC courses to reach a total of 21 credits.

NOTES
  • A minimum of 9 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above

SOCIOLOGY MINOR
The Sociology minor introduces students to the study of human society, social relationships, and the groups and institutions that shape everyday life, helping them understand how social forces influence individuals, communities, and social change.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 20 credits
  • BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
  • SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
  • SOCI350 Social Policy (2)
  • SOCI474 Social Thought & Theory (3)

Choose sociology electives from available SOCI courses to reach a total of 20 credits.


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