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Academic Minors

Many Xavier students find adding a minor to their major is an excellent way to expand their academic experience and career marketability. 40 majors are also offered as a minor, and more than 20 unique, cross-disciplinary minors allow you to explore new avenues. Chemistry major and forensic science minor? Economics major and peace studies minor? Go forth and set the world on fire.

Majors Available as Minors

Minors Only

Introduces the historical, political, cultural and social traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Africana Studies Minor

Explores the intellectual and historical roots of American democracy through primary sources, fostering critical thinking and civic engagement.

American Founding and Constitution Minor

Applied Health Sciences

Analyzes scientific knowledge in health professions and examines factors contributing to healthy human development.

Applied Health Sciences Minor

Offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, this minor focuses on practical applications of mathematics.

Applied Mathematics Minor

Arts Administration

Develops skills in not-for-profit arts leadership, financial planning, fundraising, marketing and digital ticketing.

Arts Administration Minor

Art History

Explores the evolution of human creativity and how art has shaped societies throughout history.

Art History Minor

Builds deep knowledge and appreciation for Asian cultures, languages and history, including intermediate Asian language competency.

Asian Studies Minor

Provides non-business majors an introduction to various business disciplines and topics.

Business Minor

Examines the intersection of Catholic theological ideas and human culture across time and the world.

Catholicism and Culture Minor

Equips students with a strong foundation in healthcare administration and management for the evolving healthcare industry.

Requires 15 credit hours of criminal justice courses focused on corrections.

Corrections Minor

(Non-Computer Science majors only) An interdisciplinary minor focused on ethics, analysis, and technical skills in cybersecurity.

Provides a strong foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and understanding of Deaf history, culture, and relevant issues.

Deaf Studies Minor

Teaches fundamentals of electronics engineering and introduces modern electronics applications.

Environmental Studies Minor

An interdisciplinary program offering an integrated overview of environmental and natural resource fields.

Environmental Studies Minor

Deepens engagement with questions of meaning, purpose and value, exploring spiritual and ethical concerns in healthcare.

Health, Ethics and Spirituality Minor

Introduces students to design thinking, digital fabrication and user experience through project-based courses.

Introduces computer principles and techniques for effective use of information technologies in diverse businesses and organizations, focusing on technology to support decision-making.

Information Systems Minor

Offers an interdisciplinary approach to Italian language and culture, aiming for intermediate Italian proficiency.

Italian Studies Minor

An interdisciplinary program exploring Jewish historical, literary and ideological developments and cultural preservation.

Jewish Studies Minor

An interdisciplinary program focusing on advanced Spanish language and cultural competency in Latin America.

Latin American, Latinx, & Caribbean Studies Minor

(ROTC students only) Exposes students to United States Army and Department of Defense military coursework focused on science and leadership.

Military and Strategic Leadership Minor

Allows non-music majors to continue structured music studies, including theory, history and performance.

Music Performance Minor

Teaches technology for creating, recording and processing music in a digital environment.

Music Production Minor

Allows non-music majors to continue structured music studies, including theory, history and vocal/instrumental performance.

Music Studies Minor

An interdisciplinary minor combining singing, dancing and stage performance for students interested in both music and theatre.

Musical Theatre Minor

An interdisciplinary program exploring peace-related issues through various academic subjects.

Peace and Justice Studies Minor

Explores how citizens learn about political actors and institutions, and the role of media and other entities in the political process.

Political Communication Minor

(Smith Scholars only) Explores the integration of economics, law, public policy and financial markets.

Political Communication Minor

Focuses on researching major issues and texts in political theory, raising fundamental questions about the nature of politics.

Political Thought Minor

Population Health

Provides an understanding of health outcomes, social determinants, economic frameworks and interventions within diverse communities.

Prepares students for graduate physical therapy programs, based on PTCAS prerequisites.

Pre-Physical Therapy Minor

Prepares students in licensure areas for a teaching license, focusing on knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for a teaching career.

Enhances skills for history and nonhistory majors, focusing on the application of history in public settings.

Public History Minor

Prepares theology majors to meet Archdiocese of Cincinnati's professional requirements for Catholic High School Religion Teacher Certification.

Religious Education Minor

Enhances understanding of data, uncertainty and estimation, providing mastery of probability and statistics theory.

Statistics Minor

Provides business and non-business majors with skills in employment law, recruiting, training, performance management and other HR activities.

Strategic Human Resource Management Minor

Requires 18 hours of art courses, including 2D and 3D Design, with electives in various studio disciplines.

Studio Art Minor

The writing minor requires 18 credit hours of courses.

Writing Minor