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Biology Canadian Studies Catholic Studies Drama Family Studies History Management Philosophy Political Science Psychology Science Studies Sociology	MINOR PROGRAMS Home >> Programs and Courses To complete a minor, students must: · be registered in a four-year degree program, · apply in writing to complete the minor, · complete a minimum of 18 credits in the minor,* · complete at least nine course credits at the senior level (300+), and · complete at least half of the course credits at St. Mary's University College. * While students may complete up to 72 credits in a single discipline, only 24 credits may count toward a minor. MINOR IN BIOLOGY [back to top] A minor in biology at St. Mary’s University College will provide a broad overview of basic biological principles in several areas of biology, including genetics, molecular biology, and ecology. In many instances, a strong emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of biology and the development of critical thinking skills. A minor in biology is a natural complement for those pursuing degrees in many areas, including: English majors whose interests lie in writings with a biological, medical, or natural history perspective; Students planning on continuing their studies with an Elementary Education degree who wish to expand their breadth of knowledge. Students will also find that a minor in biology will enhance their employment prospects in many areas, including careers in education, politics, scientific journalism, or health-related fields. The following courses may be counted towards satisfying the minor requirements: BIOL 231: Introduction to Biology I BIOL 233: Introduction to Biology II BIOL 311: Principles of Genetics BIOL 313: An Introduction to Ecology and Evolution BIOL 331: Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology BIOL 451: Biological Conservation BCEM 393: Introduction to Biochemistry MINOR IN CANADIAN STUDIES [back to top] The minor in Canadian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements: ENGL 341: Studies in Early Canadian Literature ENGL 343: Studies in Later Canadian Literature FREN 219: First-Year University French I FREN 221: First-Year University French II GEOG 381: Canada HIST 201: Introduction to Canadian History: Beginnings to Confederation HIST 203: Introduction to Canadian History: Confederation to the Present HIST 347: The History of Western Canada HIST 349: The History of Religion in Canada HIST 359: Colonial North America POLI 223: Issues in Canadian Politics and Government POLI 321: The Canadian State POLI 357: Contemporary Issues in Canadian Public Policy SOCI 327: Social Stratification SOCI 371: Sociology of Families ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN CATHOLIC STUDIES [back to top] The minor in Catholic Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses must be taken to satisfy the minor requirements: RLGS 201: World Religions – Western THEO 201: Introduction to the Bible THEO 349: Contemporary Catholic Thought At least one course selected from the following: THEO 301: Introduction to the Gospels THEO 303: Pauline Theology THEO 305: Johannine Theology THEO 345: Christian Thought: Beginnings to Medieval Times At least two courses selected from the following: ART 203: Survey of Western Art from Proto-Renaissance to Neo-Classicism ART 325: Italian Renaissance Art and Architecture ENGL 307: Studies in Middle English Literature ENGL 355: Studies in Literature and the Catholic Tradition HIST 349: The History of Religion in Canada PHIL 395: Metaphysics RLGS 203:World Religions – Eastern RLGS 343: Religion and Social Morality RLGS 345: Religion and Social Issues SOCI 377: Sociology of Religion THEO 343:Women in Early Christianity THEO 347: Christian Thought: Reformation to Modern Times In selecting courses for the Catholic Studies minor, keep in mind that at least half of the total minor courses must be at the senior level. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN DRAMA [back to top] The minor in Drama is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements: CLAS 323: Classical Literature: Drama DRAM 201: Introduction to Acting DRAM 203: Introduction to Theatrical Performance* DRAM 205: Introduction to Theatrical Production** DRAM 301: Advanced Acting* DRAM 303: Advanced Theatrical Performance* ENGL 313: Shakespeare's Early Works ENGL 315: Shakespeare's Later Works ENGL 327: Studies in 20th Century Drama ENGL 397 or 399, if focus is on drama HMKN 201: Physical Activity: Essence and Experience MUSI 205: Choral Performance I MUSI 305: Choral Performance II Admission to Advanced Acting and Advanced Theatrical Performance is by audition. See your advisor for further information. Admission to Theatrical Production is by interview. See your advisor for further information. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN FAMILY STUDIES* [back to top] The minor in Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements: ENGL 390: Children's Literature FMST 401: The Historical Development of Family Therapy FMST 411: Narrative Therapy HIST 351: The History of the North American Family PSYC 333: Psychology of Gender PSYC 353: Psychology of Aging PSYC 355: Social Psychology PSYC 361: Developmental Psychology RLGS 345: Religion and Social Issues SOCI 303: Sociology of Gender and Gender Relations SOCI 327: Social Stratification SOCI 371: Sociology of Families ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN HISTORY [back to top] All History courses, except HIST 400, are eligible to be counted toward the minor in History. In addition, because they have a strong focus on history, CLAS 315 and PHIL 399 are also eligible for credit toward the minor program. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN MANAGEMENT [back to top] The minor in Management is an interdisciplinary program rooted in the liberal arts tradition and offering students an introduction to management studies situated within the breadth and depth of a liberal arts education. Many corporations are seeking graduates of liberal arts programs for their ability to understand, communicate, and synthesize information clearly. The minor in Management is not intended to be a specialist degree in Management Studies, but rather to equip students with a diverse intellectual experience that will inform and enhance their studies in the field of management. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements: ACCT 317: Introductory Financial Accounting ACCT 319: Management Accounting CPSC 205: Introduction to Computers ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics ECON 203: Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 301: Intermediate Microeconomics ECON 303: Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON 373: Resource Economics and Social Benefit: Cost Analysis MATH 211: Elementary Linear Algebra MATH 249: Introductory Calculus MGST 291: Introduction to Management MGST 305: Managing People and Organizations ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY [back to top] All Philosophy courses, except PHIL 313, are eligible to be counted toward the minor in Philosophy. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE [back to top] All Political Science courses are eligible to be counted toward the minor in Political Science. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY [back to top] All Psychology courses are eligible to be counted toward the minor in Psychology. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN SCIENCE STUDIES [back to top] The following courses may be counted towards satisfying the requirements of the Minor in Science Studies. BCEM 393: Introduction to Biochemistry BIOL 231: Introduction to Biology I BIOL 233: Introduction to Biology II BIOL 311: Principles of Genetics BIOL 313: An Introduction to Ecology and Evolution BIOL 331: Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology BIOL 451: Biological Conservation CHEM 201: General Chemistry I CHEM 203: General Chemistry II CHEM 351: Organic Chemistry I CHEM 353: Organic Chemistry II CPSC 205: Introduction to Computers CPSC 215: Introduction to Programming MATH 249 or 251: Introductory Calculus MATH 253: Calculus II PHYS 211: Mechanics PHYS 223: Introductory Electromagnetism, Fluids and Thermal Physics STAT 213: Introduction to Statistics I STAT 217: Introduction to Statistics II ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY [back to top] All Sociology courses are eligible to be counted toward the minor in Sociology.
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