Actuarial Science Minor

Coastal Geology Minor

The curriculum in the coastal geology minor is designed to provide the student with a thorough education in geologic processes and features typical of coastal areas. The program provides rigorous education and practical field experience for students preparing for a career or graduate education in coastal geological studies.

Students interested in pursuing the Coastal Geology minor should consult with their major adviser and the coordinator of the geology minor to plan their program of study as early as possible. No more than four credits of Geology 399 may be applied toward the minor. A student must earn a grade of C or above in all courses to be applied toward the minor in Coastal Geology.

Environmental Science Minor

The curriculum in the environmental science minor is designed to provide studentswith a rigorous interdisciplinary education in environmental science so they will possess the skills and knowledge needed to find effective, informed and ethical solutions to problems that involve interactions between physical, chemical, biological, economic and social factors. The program is designed as preparation for students seeking environmental careers, including enrollment in graduate programs, in areas including environmental policy and management, environmental education, and environmental monitoring and assessment.

Students pursuing the environmental science minor must consult with their major adviser and the Office of the Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences which administers the minor. Students should enroll in Introduction to Environmental Science (Environmental Science 201) during their sophomore or junior year and then enroll in Advanced Environmental Science (Environmental Science 420) the following year. A grade of C or better is required in all upper level courses and in Environmental Science 201 and 420.

Statistics Minor

Gerontology Certificate

The Gerontology Certificate program, administered through the Department of Psychology and Sociology, is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in the study of aging. The 21 credit hour (7 course) undergraduate certificate program is open to any degree-seeking student currently enrolled in a degree-program at the University and individuals holding a Baccalaureate degree who desire specialized studies. The multi-disciplinary nature of the program allows individuals of different interests and backgrounds to develop specializations in line with their unique needs and applicable in a rapidly growing market segment.

All candidates for a Gerontology Certificate must file a formal Application for Gerontology Certificate form during the first month of the term of graduation with the Director of Gerontology. The application forms may be obtained from the Director of Gerontology or the Office of the Registrar. Applications for summer certification are to be submitted by June 15.

Admission: Students become eligible for admission to the gerontology program upon submitting an application to the Director of the program after demonstrating satisfactory completion of 30 or more credits of college-level studies including Psychology 101 or Sociology
101. Admission to the gerontology program must take place not later than one full Fall or Spring semester before an internship placement. An internship placement will occur only after admission to the program and satisfactory completion of at least four courses in the gerontology curriculum.

Program Requirements: The program requirements are supplemental to a student's major field of study and may be taken along with the traditional degree requirements or after the degree is completed by individuals meeting the University's entrance requirements. Students
pursuing a gerontology certificate while completing major field of study requirements should consult with an academic adviser in the major field of study to determine the status of gerontology program courses as electives, cognates, or major requirements. The certificate of program completion will be issued only concurrently with, or after, the accomplishment of a Baccalaureate degree.

Curriculum: The gerontology program consists of six 3-credit hour classroom experiences and one 3-credit hour supervised internship in a setting approved and arranged by the program Director.