Students may choose a minor field of study, commonly called a minor, along with their major. A minor usually consists of 20 credits of study. Minors are optional, but many students find that a minor is helpful in providing greater career opportunities after graduation. The requirements for the various minors are listed within individual majors as well as in this section.
Following are the requirements for official University of Maine at Farmington minors. Contact the chairperson of the department offering the minor for an application.
*Starred courses have pre-requisites not included in the minor requirements.
Required Courses:
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ECO 101S |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
4 |
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ECO 102S |
Principles of Microeconomics |
4 |
One of the following:
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ECO 308 |
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory |
4 |
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ECO 309 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
4 |
Eight additional elective credits in Economics 8
A minimum of one third of the required credits must be earned at UMF for a minor to be awarded.
Total credits for the Minor: 20
NOTE: A grade of C- or above must be earned in all Business and Economic courses
