Minors and Certificates
Minors and Certificates
Minors and Certificates of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS)
Minors
Minors provide a focused area of study constituting 18 to 29 credit hours of lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses. A minor represents a coherent area of study associated with, or drawn from, a major or discipline, or may include courses from multiple programs in different departments or colleges.
Certificates of Undergraduate Studies
Certificates of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) provide a credential for students completing an area of study totaling 12 to 17 credit hours. Completion of the CUGS is noted on students' transcripts and is intended to complement students' other areas of study. A CUGS can be a great option to help students explore academic areas of interest and prepare for their professional futures. students.