Students have the option of completing one or more minors in addition to a major program. This choice must be approved by a full-time faculty member in the minor's department who will certify that the student has completed the requirements prior to graduation. No more than eight semester hours taken to fulfill requirements for a student's major (or majors) may also be used to fulfill minor requirements. A course used to fulfill a minor requirement may be used to fulfill a General Studies requirement. Students with Advanced Placement credit should consult the specific department to determine if those semester hours can be included as part of the minor. Application for Minor forms are due in the Registrar's Office by March 1 for May or August graduation and by Oct. 1 for December graduation.
A minor shall consist of a minimum of 18 semester hours (traditionally graded). At least 9 semester hours must be taken at the 300/400 level. A minimum of nine hours must be taken in residence at VWC. A 2.0 GPA (C) average is required for all courses taken in the minor field. Students cannot complete a minor in the same area(s) as their major. The requirements for each minor are listed in the appropriate section of this catalog which deals with that discipline.
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