Minors

• Intermediate Accounting I
• Intermediate Accounting II
• Cost Accounting
• Individual Income Tax
• Business Law with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

• Crisis Intervention
• Introduction to Substance Abuse
• Treatment Models for Addictions
• Pharmacology of Drug Abuse
• Concurent Disorders

The minor in Art consists of 15 semester hours (5 classes) and provides students wtih a foundation in creative visual expression. The studio-based courses emphasize experiential learning through hands-on projects. Students also have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills in the dispay and presentation of visual art through the Thomas University Art Gallery.

Two classes from the following options:

• Introduction to Drawing
• 2-D Design
• Introduction to Studio Art
• Painting

Choose One of the following:

• Art History I
• Art History II
• Art History III

Choose Two of the following

• Sculpture
• Printmaking
• Dgital Photograhy (1, 2 or 3)

• Graphic Art and Web Design
• Professional Communication
• Creative Nonfiction OR Argument and Persuasion
• Digital Media Writing
• Interpersonal Communication

The Creative Writing Minor (15 credit hours) provides students with essential writing, communication and presentation skills used in a wide variety of professions. The workshop-based model emphasizes the writing process, peer feedback, and revision. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on experience editing the web-based Nighthawk Review, Thomas University’s Creative Arts journal. This student-run journal fosters innovation, collaboration and leadership to create adept literary citizens.

• Introduction to Creative Writing
• Creative Nonfiction
• Creative Writing
• Literature and Media
• Fiction Workshop

Students pursuing this minor must abide by all of the rules and regulations governing Education students at Thomas University. Completing a minor in Education does not lead to teacher certification.

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• Educational Psychology
• Teaching Diverse Learners
• Teaching Reading
• Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching

The minor consists of 15 semester hours (5 classes) taken in English courses numbered 300 or above and must include one course with prefix of ENG 301-ENG 304.

The minor consists of 15 semester hours (5 classes) taken in mathematics 300 level and above.

• Introduction to Music
• History of Jazz OR World Music OR Pop & Rock Music
• Group Piano OR Group Guitar OR Group Voice OR Community Chorus

Choose two of the following courses

• Songwriting
• Music and Multimedia
• Audio and Music Production

This minor consists of 15 credits (5 classes) from the following:

• Child Welfare
• Gender Issues
• Older Adults: Family and Caregiving Issues
• Introduction to Substance Abuse
• Understanding Family Violence
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Social Welfare Policy
• Human Sexuality
• Ethical Issues in Human Services