Definition:
The Undergraduate Bulletin states that a "minor is a short sequence of courses, normally requiring a minimum of 20 semester hours [18 for those entering prior to Fall 2010], but departments may require more than the minimum. Courses taken to satisfy the minor will be taken for a grade; a 2.0 GPA is required; no more than one D grade is permitted; one half of the courses must be taken at High Point University."

Selecting a Minor:
A minor should support and/or enhance a student's major degree. A minor taken by a student is designed to permit a student to explore a subject area or acquire a limited background in an additional and/or different academic area. It is not designed to make one's transcript or resume' look better.

While it is possible to add a minor in a few limited areas by simply taking a few additional courses due to the excessive overlap of course requirements, a wise student will maintain the integrity of their major degree by selecting minors that enhance their major not simply be an added extension thereof. Therefore, it is recommended that any minor that is added by a student should have at least four new courses not related or required of their major. This will assure the academic integrity of both your major and your minor.

Minor degree programs
Click on one of the following links to display the requirements of all 42 minors offered by High Point University. Select one or more and put those requirements on your MAJOR form. Remember, to add a minor to your academic program, you will need to see Dr. Goedeke in the Office of Academic Development, 401 Smith Library

MINORS - beginning Fall 2010

MINORS - prior to Fall 2010