Minors provide students the opportunity to explore a secondary area of inquiry independent of the academic major. A minor requires successful completion of at least 15 semester credits in a single prescribed area of study pursued concurrently with bachelor’s degree requirements.
- Adventure, Sports and Sustainable Tourism (Providence)
- Beverage Service Management (Providence/Charlotte)
- Chemistry (Providence)
- Craft Brewing (Providence/Charlotte)
- Criminal Justice (Providence)
- Culinary Sustainability (Providence; Charlotte in Fall 2021)
- Economics (Providence/Charlotte)
- Environmental Sustainability (Providence)
- Food & Beverage Management (Providence/Providence CE)
- Food Studies (Providence/Charlotte)
- Gender Studies (Providence/Charlotte)
- Human Resource Management (Providence/Providence CE)
- Mathematics (Providence)*
- Professional Communication (Providence)
- Psychology (Providence/Charlotte)
- Public Health (Providence/Charlotte)*
- Sommelier Management (Providence/Charlotte)
College of Online Education Minors:
- Beverage Service Management: Increase your knowledge of the world of beer, wine, and spirits and lay the foundation for future professional certifications through five beverage service management courses.
- Criminal Justice: Gain a better understanding of the criminal justice system and study timely topics like criminology, criminal procedure, and homeland security.
- General Business: Liberal Studies students can build their business know-how through this minor. Choose from more than a dozen courses in the areas of advertising, finance, management and marketing.
- Leadership Studies: The skills to motivate, resolve conflict, and move a team forward are essential for anyone hoping to take on a leadership role in their career. In this minor, you will learn what it takes to be a strong leader.
- Psychology: Learn to examine the complex and fascinating interactions between people and the world around them.
*Catalog links will be added when they become available.
To view full course listings, see the JWU Catalog links below.
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
