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.
The minor in Business Communications is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the knowledge, abilities, and resources that will enable them to communicate effectively across a wide variety of professional situations. The minor includes courses in English and in Business, and is open to students in any major. Students must take at least two courses in English and two courses in Business, including BUS 220 Principles of Marketing. ENG 397/BUS 397 Internship and one additional course in either English or Business are also required.
Required Course:
BUS 220 Principles of Marketing* 4
Four of the following:
Experiential Learning:
ENG 396/397 or BUS 396/397: Participation in an internship related to the minor during the student’s academic career (2-4 credits),
*Course may not be double-counted for both major and minor.
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: 22-24
Other courses may be recommended for students, including ART 112A (Digital Imaging), ART 244A (Creative Imaging), PSY 347 (The Psychology of Persuasion), and MAT 120M (Statistics), among others.
