Interdisciplinary Minors
Program Requirements

African/African-American Studies |  Arts Management |  Biocultural Anthropology |  Conflict Studies and Management |  Forensic Science |  Medieval and Renaissance Studies |  Native American Studies |  Public Administration and Policy

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African/African-American Studies


African/African-American Studies Minor24cr

Core12 cr
  • Ant 442 - Races and Minorities
  • His 250 - Afro-American History to 1865
  • Psy 210 - Prejudice in American Society
  • Senior Paper*
Electives12 cr
  • 1. Social Structures and Institutions
  • 2. Historical Issues
  • 3. Processes of Prejudice and Discrimination
    • Brc 350 - Children, Women and Minorities in the Media
    • Com 422 - Intercultural Communication
    • Eng 237 - Ethnicity and Cultural Difference in Literature
    • Eng 337 - Topica in American Ethnic Literature
    • Eng 339 -
    • Eng 382 -
    • Phl 305 - Ethics II: Contemporary Ethics
    • Pol 305 - Race and Gender in United States Society
    • Mus 329 - Music and Politics
    • Mus 317 - The Evolution of Jazz and Rock
    • Soc 460 -

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Arts Management


Arts Management Minor24-36cr

Track I - Generalist

24-27cr

Core Requirements18-21 cr
  • Select two of the following:
    • Art 380 - Introduction to Museum Studies
    • Mus 397 - The Business of Music
    • Tht 324 - (BUS 324) The Business of Show Business
  • Select two of the following:
    • Com 215 - Survey of Public Relations
    • Com 313 - Writing for Public Relations and Mass Media
    • Com 415 - Advanced Public Relations
  • Select two of the following
    • Acc 321 - Accounting as a Management Tool
    • Mkt 250 - Marketing Principles
    • Mgt 261 - Business Organization
  • Internship for 0-3 credit hours
Electives3-6 cr
  • Under Advisement

Arts Management Minor, Track II - MBA 33-36 cr


Core Requirements 27-30 cr
  • Acc 321 - Accounting as a Management Tool
  • Mkt 250 - Marketing Principles
  • Mgt 261 - Business Organization
  • Fin 325 - Corporate Finance
  • Blw 355 - Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
  • Internship
  • Select two from the following
    • Art 380 - Introduction to Museum Studies
    • Mus 397 - The Business of Music
    • Tht 324 - The Business of Show Business
  • Select two from the following
    • Com 215 - Survey of Public Relations
    • Com 313 - Writing for Public Relations and Mass Media
    • Com 415 - Advanced Public Relations
Cognates6 cr
  • Mat 158 - Introduction to Statistics A
  • Eco 120 - Survey of Economic Issues

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Biocultural Anthropology Minor - Arts and Sciences24-25cr

A. Core Requirements18 cr
B. Electives6-7 cr
  • Select two courses from the following list:
    • Ant 355 - Medical Anthropology
    • Ant 368 - Death and Dying: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
    • Ant 369 - Human Sexuality: Cross-Cultural Studies
    • Bio 301 - Topics in Modern Biology
    • Bio 320 - Introductory Ecology
    • Bio 341 - Plants and Society
    • Zoo 203 - The Human Body and the Natural World
    • Zoo 305 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    • Zoo 306 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
C. Cognate Requirements0 cr
  • None
Note: A grade of C- or better is required in each course credited to the minor.

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Conflict Studies and Management


Conflict Studies and Management Minor24cr

Core Requirements9 cr
  • Pst 200 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Psy 397 - Practicum in conflict Management
  • Pst 400 - Nonviolent Strategies for Social Change
Concentrate15 cr
Select area 1, 2, or 3. At least six credits must be 300-or -400 level.
  • 1. Interpersonal Conflicts
    • Psy 100 - Principles of Human Behavior
    • Phl 205 - Ethics I: Introduction to Classical Ethics
    • Select 3 courses from:
2. Social Conflicts
3. Transnational Conflicts
  • Pol 359 - The Nation-State and Global Order
  • Ant 370 - Peoples of the World
  • Select 3 courses from:
Note: A grade of C- or better is required in each course credited to the minor.

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Forensic Science Minor - Arts and Sciences15cr

A. Core Requirements
  • Pbj 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Pbj 201 - Survey of American Non-Criminal Law
  • Pbj 365 - Introduction to Criminal Law
  • Che 305 - Criminalistic Chemistry*
  • Che 405 - Forensic Science**
B. Cognate Requirements0 cr
  • None
*Prerequisites for Che 305 are: Che 101 or Che 111 and six semester hours of social/behavioral sciences.
**Prerequisites for Che 405 are: Che 305 and one semester of chemistry lab.

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Medieval and Renaissance Studies


Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor21cr

Core9 cr
  • His 317 - Renaissance Europe
  • Mds 400 - Medieval and Renaissance Studies Interdisciplinary Seminar
  • One of the following:
Electives12 cr
  • A minimum of 3 hours in each of the 3 of the following disciplines: Art, History, the Literatures, Music, Philosophy and Theatre. A minimum of 6 hours at the 300-400 level.

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Native American Studies


Native American Studies Minor24cr

Core12 cr
  • Nas 100 - Introduction to Native American Studies
  • Ant 375 - North American Indians
  • His 354 - The Indian in American History
  • Nas 350 - Contemporary Native America
Electives12 cr
  • Students will select twelve hours from the courses below in consultation with their Native American Studies advisor. Electives must be completed in at least two disciplines. See course descriptions for information on prerequisites.
    • Ant 356 - Cultural History of the Iroquois
    • Ant 452 - Religion and Magic
    • Eng 337 - Topics in American Ethnic Literature
    • Eng 347 - Contemporary Native American Literature
    • His 215 - Introduction to Latin American Civilizations
    • Nas/Eng 390 - Images of Native Americans in Film
    • Pbj 463 - American Indian Law
    • Spa 352 - Spanish-American Literature
    • Independent Study at 400* level
*The study, to be undertaken during the senior year unless special permission is granted, will be completed in any department after proper consultation with the relevant department, appropriate faculty, and program director.
Note: Successful completion of the minor requires a C- average in courses credited to the minor.

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Public Administration and Public Policy Minor

21cr

A. Core Requirements15 cr
  • Pol 205 - American Government and Politics
  • Pol 211 - Public Policy and Administration
  • Mat 158 - Introduction to Statistics A
  • Eco 120 - Survey of Economic Issues
  • Pol 498 - Internship in Political Science
B. Electives6 cr
  • Select two courses either in Administrative Skills or in Policy Analysis
  • Administrative Skills
  • Public Policy Analysis
    • Pol 311 - Public Policy Analysis
    • Pol 361 - Evaluating Public Policy
    • Pol 300 - Topics in Political Science
    • Pol 375 - New York State Politics
C. Cognate Requirements0 cr
  • None

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 Last Updated: 7/10/07