Add to your degree with a minor.
A minor allows you to pursue interests in an area of knowledge outside of your major field of study, diversify your chosen field, and customize your education, making you a more versatile and well-rounded student. A well-chosen minor can demonstrate intellectual curiosity and preparation for specialized or competitive graduate programs. Some minors can focus on communication, global awareness, or ethics—skills increasingly valued by employers in every field. A student may minor in any subject, provided the title of the minor differs from the title of the student’s major or major concentration. To pursue a minor, you must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and file a Curriculum Add/Drop Form to inform the Registrar's Office of your interest in the minor. We recommend that you begin your minor studies as early as possible in your academic career.
Minors in the Department of Chemistry:
Chemistry
Chemistry plays a central role in the physical, life, and applied sciences. If you're not a chemistry major, but you'd like to explore the discipline, a minor in chemistry is an excellent option. You'll take 18 credits within the chemistry department, choosing from topics such as polymer chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, and spectroscopy of organic chemistry.
Medicinal Chemistry
A minor in medicinal chemistry allows students from other majors to explore their interests in the exciting science of drug design and analysis. Credits in chemistry, math, and more give students a well-rounded experience. Undergraduate research experiences are possible, as well.