The minor in women’s studies aspires to promote an understanding of women’s achievements, contributions and experiences in their historical and social contexts. Women’s studies courses provide students with opportunities to critically analyze theoretical frameworks related to women but within multicultural and multidisciplinary contexts.
Minor in Theatre
The minor in theatre aspires to promote an understanding of the role of theatre in relation to its cultural, social and political context. Theatre courses provide students with essential training in the performing arts and related disciplines, and contribute to enhancing the program of liberal studies that forms the core of an AUS education.
Minor in Psychology
The minor in psychology develops students’ sense of the psychological processes underlying people’s behavior. It also introduces students to the theories and practices of experimental and clinical psychology, which prepares them for graduate work in various fields. Students enrolling in the psychology minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.
Minor in Music
The minor in music aspires to promote an understanding of the role of music in relation to its cultural and social context. Music courses provide students with essential training in the performing arts and contribute to enhancing the program of liberal studies that forms the core of an AUS education.
The following rules apply:
The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits in music, including at least nine credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
At least nine credits of the 18 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
At least six credits, of the nine credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.
Minor in Philosophy
The philosophy minor develops students’ natural reasoning. It also introduces students to the unanswered questions of the Western, Middle Eastern and Eastern traditions of wisdom.
Students enrolling in the philosophy minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.
Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
The minor in Middle Eastern studies enables students to design their own course of study in an area of Middle Eastern studies that spans the Arab nations and Islamic civilization. The minor requires students to satisfy the Arabic heritage requirement and complete a course in Arabic language. Along with this, students, in consultation with the minor advisor, design their course of study from a host of courses across the university’s undergraduate catalog.
Minor in Integrated Marketing Communications
Students applying to the integrated marketing communications minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.
The following rules apply:
The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits, including at least nine credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
At least nine credits of the 18 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
At least six credits of the nine credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.
Minor in International Studies
The minor in international studies introduces students to the interdisciplinary exploration of social issues at the individual, local, national, international?and global levels. Theoretical and applied aspects of citizenship, civil society, governance?and the domestic/international?interface are explored in a variety of societal and?organizational contexts.
Students enrolling in the international studies minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.
Minor in History
The minor in history enables students to encounter the academic exploration of humanity’s past. Students are introduced to both ancient and modern history, and they will also investigate both global and regional history. The minor also provides students with basic comprehension of historical method by exposing them to the sustained study of primary sources and theories of historical interpretation and by requiring them to become cognizant of independent historical research.
Students enrolling in the history minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.
Minor in Governmental Studies
The minor in governmental studies allows students to acquire more specialized training in political studies. It prepares students for graduate work in political science and international relations, as well as in careers in foreign service, international and regional organizations, and public policy making.
Students enrolling in the governmental studies minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.