Minors

A minor is a concentration of courses that focus on a single area or an interdisciplinary perspective as developed by the department or program that offers the minor. The department or program offering the minor is responsible for setting enrollment limits and deciding which courses are used to meet the minor. Course work consists of 15–18 hours with a minimum of 6 in residence at the 300–400 level.

Any minor offered is considered to be available to all students, resources permitting. The academic advisor in the major-granting department will add the minor for the student on SIMS. In some cases, approval by the advisor of the minor-granting department is required before the minor is added by the advisor in the student’s major. Substitutions in a minor can be initiated by either the major- or minor- granting department, but must be approved by both departments. Students must declare a minor no later than the date on which they apply for graduation. A maximum of two minors can be completed by students. A minor is displayed on the transcript after graduation but not displayed on the diploma.

What is a minor?

A college minor is an opportunity to explore a different field, pursue an interest or complement your major with a second field of study. A minor is an excellent way to demonstrate to future employers that you undertook serious study of a specific subject. It adds value to your degree and a competitive edge in the job market, demonstrating that you went above and beyond your major degree requirements.

What minor should I choose?

You should choose a minor that interests you and that complements your major. This minor should show potential employers that you have expertise in a certain aspect of that field. For example, if you major in business, a minor in economics would be an excellent choice! A minor may also combine two different areas of study to create a unique niche in your career field.

How do I declare a Minor?

We recommend that you speak to your academic advisor to incorporate a minor into your degree plan. You may apply for the minor by filling out this Minor Approval Form and return it to your academic department.

Minor Approval Form

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Minors Offered by TAMUG

Minor in Diving Technology and Methods

Minor in Diving Technology and Methods

Students in any major may establish a minor field of study in Diving Technology and Methods through completing 16 hours from the following courses. A minimum of 8 hours must be completed at the 300- to 400- level:

KINE 199	(1 Credit): Required Physical Activity (Conditioning Swimming)
KINE 199	(1 Credit): Required Physical Activity (Positive Impact Diving)
DIVE 250	(4 Credits): SCUBA Diving I
DIVE 260	(4 credits): SCUBA Diving III
DIVE 331	(3 Credits): Alternative Diving Technology
DIVE 357	(4 Credits): Dive Leadership - Divemaster
DIVE 457	(3 Credits): Dive Leadership - Instructor
DIVE 410	(4 Credits): Introduction to Scientific Diving
DIVE 489	(4 Credits): Methods in Scientific Diving
DIVE 489	(3 Credits): Techniques in Overhead Environment Diving
DIVE 489	(various credits): Various Courses

In addition to the course requirements listed above, students:

Must complete a medical statement showing no contra-indications to diving or have a recreational scuba diver’s physical examination.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5.
Must maintain good health and fitness appropriate to the level of diving required. Adverse behaviors that put the diver or other participants at risk such as the use of alcohol or certain medicines may require the diver to be removed from the program.

Please visit the TAMUG DIVE Program Minors page for more details.

Minor in Maritime Business Administration

MARA Minor

Students in other majors may establish a minor field of study in Maritime Administration through completing 18 credits in the follow courses. A minimum GPR of 2.25 for the 18 credit hours is required.

Required Courses (total 9 required credits):

ACCT 229	Introduction to Accounting	3
MARA 301	Ocean Transportation I	3
MARA 363	Managerial Process	3

Elective Courses (total 9 required credits):

ACCT 230	Introductory Accounting	3
FINC 341	Business Finance	3
MARA 212	Business Law	3
MARA 304	Marine Insurance	3
MARA 342	Managerial Maritime Finance	3
MARA 373	Personnel Management	3
MARA 401	Brokerage and Chartering	3
MARA 402	Inland Waterways	3
MARA 416	Port Operations, Administration and Economics	3
MARA 421	Admiralty Law	3
MARA 424	Intermodal Transportation	3
MARA 435	Labor Law and Policy	3
MARA 440	Global Economy and Enterprise Management	3
MARA 450	Maritime Supply Chain Management	3
MARA 470	Environmental Law	3
MARA 475	Business Leadership	3
MARA 484	Management Internship	0 – 4
MARA 485	Directed Studies	1 – 4
MARA 489	Special Topics in...	1 – 4
MARA 491	Research In Maritime Administration	0 – 4
MARA 493	International Maritime Management Experience	3
MKTG 321	Marketing	3

Substitutions may be authorized by the Head of the Department of Maritime Business Administration.

Minor in Maritime Cybersecurity

Students in other majors may establish a minor field of study in Maritime Cybersecurity through completing 15 credits in the following courses.

Required Courses (select 6 hours from the following):

MARA 201	Foundations of Maritime Cyber Security	3 Credit Hours
MARA 403/CSCE 402	Law and Policy in Cybersecurity	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (select 9 hours from the following):

CSCE 477/CYBR 403	Cybersecurity Risk	3 Credit Hours
MARA 304	Marine Insurance	3 Credit Hours
MARA 401	Brokerage and Chartering	3 Credit Hours
MARA 416	Port Operations, Administration and Economics	3 Credit Hours
MARA 450	Maritime Supply Chain Management	3 Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours for Minor = 15

In addition to the course requirements listed above, students:

Students should meet with an advisor in the Department of Maritime Business Administration to select the courses most appropriate for their area of interest.
Must make a grade of C or better in each course used towards minor.
Minimum required GPA to declare minor is 2.5.

Please visit the Maritime Cybersecurity Minor Page for more details.

Minor in Maritime/Marine Entrepreneurship

Students in other majors may establish a minor field of study in Maritime/Marine Entrepreneurship through completing 15 credits in the following courses.

Foundational Courses (select 6 hours from the following):

MARA 345	Maritime and Marine Entrepreneurship Ventures	3 Credit Hours
MARA 346	Maritime and Marine Business Plans	3 Credit Hours

Discipline-specific Courses (select 6 hours from the following):

MARA 301	Ocean Transportation I	3 Credit Hours
MARA 424	Intermodal Transportation	3 Credit Hours

Capstone Courses (select 3 hours from the following):

MARA 466	Strategic Management	3 Credit Hours
MARA 484	Management Internship	0 – 4 Credit Hours
MARA 491	Research In Maritime Administration	0 – 4 Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours for Minor = 15

In addition to the course requirements listed above, students:

Course has prerequisites; student should consult with academic advisor or instructor before enrolling.
Capstone courses must be taken in residency at Texas A&M University at Galveston, no substitutions from outside universities will suffice this requirement.
Must make a grade of C or better in each course used towards minor; Minimum required GPA to declare minor is 2.5.

Please visit the Maritime/Marine Entrepreneurship Minor for more details.

Minor in Marine Biology

MARB minor

Students in other majors may establish a minor field of study in Marine Biology through completing 16 credits of MARB course selected in consultation with a Marine Biology advisor, choosing from the courses listed below . The student must have earned a C or better in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112.

MARB 301	Genetics
MARB 311	Ichthyology
MARB 315	Natural History of Vertebrates
MARB 360	Marine Conservation Biology
MARB 400	Biology of Marine Mammals
MARB 408	Marine Botany
MARB 430	Coastal Plant Ecology
MARB 425	Marine Ecology
MARB 435	Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Minor in Coastal Environmental Science and Society

OCRE minor

Students in other majors may establish a minor field of study in Coastal Environmental Science and Society through the completion of at least 16 hours of the following courses:

Required Courses:

MARS 280

Coastal and Ocean Resources

(3 credit hours)

Ocean Science (select 4 credit hours from the following):

MARS 102	Earth and Ocean Science
OCNG 251 & OCNG 252	Oceanography and Oceanography Laboratory

Elective I (select 3 hours from the following):

MARA 470	Environmental Law
MARS 370/GEOG 370	Coastal Processes
MARS 415	Remote Sensing Technology
MARS 425 & MARS 426	Coastal Wetlands Management and Coastal Wetlands Delineation Laboratory

Elective II (select 3 hours from the following):

MARS 410	Physical Oceanography
MARS 420	Biological Oceanography
MARS 430	Marine Geology
MARS 440	Chemical Oceanography

Elective III (select 3 hours from the following):

MARA 470	Environmental Law
MARS 370/GEOG 370	Coastal Processes
MARS 410	Physical Oceanography
MARS 415	Remote Sensing Technology
MARS 420	Biological Oceanography
MARS 425 & MARS 426	Coastal Wetlands Management and Coastal Wetlands Delineation Laboratory
MARS 430	Marine Geology
MARS 440	Chemical Oceanography

Minors Offered by TAMU Colleges

Students may elect to earn a number of minors that are taught at the Galveston campus through TAMU-College Station academic departments.

For a full list of TAMU minors, click here for a full list of TAMU minors

Please note that it is the student’s responsibility for checking the TAMU website for information on requirements for a minor as it is different for each department AND to confirm that no curriculum changes have been made for a given minor.

The following minors are offered by TAMU and can be fulfilled in residence at Galveston:

Offered by TAMU College of Liberal Arts: Offered by TAMU College of Liberal Arts
Please contact Paula Morris morrisp@tamug.edu for any questions about the minors offered by TAMU College of Liberal Arts.

Undergraduate Minor in Anthropology

Undergraduate Minor in Economics

Undergraduate Minor in English

Undergraduate Minor in History

Undergraduate Minor in Museum Studies
Offered by TAMU College of Science: Offered by TAMU College of Science
Undergraduate Minor in Chemistry
Offered by TAMU School of Military Sciences: Offered by TAMU School of Military Sciences
Undergraduate Minor in Military Studies
Offered by TAMU College of Geosciences: Offered by TAMU College of Geosciences
Undergraduate Minor in Oceanography

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