Minors and concentrations are structured plans of study consisting of a minimum of five courses for at least 15 credits. Successful completion of a minor or concentration is recorded on the transcript if the student has registered for the program as required. See “Admission to a Minor or Concentration” in the "Graduation Regulations” section. 

The difference between the two plans of study is that a minor is outside the specific discipline in which the student is majoring; a concentration is within the student’s major discipline. Concentrations are available in a number of programs. Students should consult with their advisors on eligibility requirements and planning for graduation.

A micro-credential is a small, curated set of credit-bearing courses designed to help students develop and document essential content knowledge and skillsets that are valuable for professional advancement. Courses taken to complete a micro-credential can also contribute towards the completion of a minor or a major. Admission to a micro-credential program is not required; students enroll in the applicable courses directly. Upon completion of the coursework for a micro-credential, the student should notify the department. The department will verify that the micro-credential requirements have been completed and will notify the Office of the Registrar. The micro-credential will then be officially recorded on the student's transcript.  

Minors, concentrations, and micro-credentials are available in each school, as follows:

School of Business

Roy H. Park School of Communications 

School of Health Sciences and Human Performance 

School of Humanities and Sciences 

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance