UNDERGRADUATEMINORS
WHATISA MINOR?
A minorisasetofcourses,with a minimum of21credits, whichisoffered by oneormore departments.Minors are noted on transcriptsbutnoton thediploma.
UNDERGRADUATEMINORS(LISTEDBYINTERESTAREA)
Agricultural
Agand ResourceEconomics B320 Clark, 491-6325
Entomology C129 PlantScience, 491-5261
Environmental Horticulture111 Shepardson, 491-7019
Horticulture111 Shepardson, 491-7019
Integrated ResourceManagement202 UniversitySq, 491-1610
OrganicAgriculture 127Plant Science, 491-6984
PlantHealth C129 PlantScience, 491-5261
SoilResources andConservationC127Plant Science, 491-6517
ArtsHumanities/Communication/Design
ArabicStudies C104 Clark, 491-6141
Arts LeadershipAdministrationUCA 303C, 491-3746
Chinese C104 Clark, 491-6141
English 359Eddy, 491-6428
Film Studies C207Clark, 491-3117
French C104 Clark, 491-6141
GermanC104 Clark, 491-6141
Italian StudiesC104 Clark, 491-6141
Japanese C104Clark, 491-6141
LinguisticsandCulture 359Eddy, 491-6428
Media Studies A-M Journalism C244 Clark, 491-6310
N-ZCommunicationStudies 202 Eddy, 491-6140
Music 120 UniversityCenterfortheArts, 491-5529
**Music, StageSportsProduction C244 Clark, 491-6310
Peaceand ReconciliationStudies LaurelHall, 491-5917
Spanish C207Clark, 491-3117
Technicaland ScienceCommunicationC244 Clark, 491-6310
Women’s Studies357-EAylesworthSE, 491-2882
Business/AppliedBusiness
Merchandising 150AylesworthSE, 491-1629
BusinessAdministrationContact viaemail:
EconomicsC306 Clark, 491-6324
InformationScienceandTechnologyC205Clark, 491-2030
Environmental
Conservation Biology 123Forestry, 491-6911
Ecological Restoration 123Forestry, 491-6911
Environmental Engineering 203 Engineering, 491-5048
FisheryBiology 109 Wagar,491-5020
Forestry 123Forestry, 491-6911
Geology 322NaturalResources, 491-5661
Global EnvironmentalSustainability108 Johnson, 492-4070
Environmental cont’d
RangeEcology123 Forestry, 491-6911
Spatial Information Management 123Forestry, 491-6911
Watershed Science A204NESB, 491-5589
HumanSocialSciences
Anthropology B219Clark, 491-5447
CriminologyandCriminal Justice B258 Clark, 491-6044
Diversityin Law C207 Clark,491-3117
EnvironmentalAffairs C346Clark, 491-5156
EthnicStudies 357AylesworthSE, 491-2418
Geography B219 Clark, 491-5447
Gerontology 303Behavioral Sciences, 491-5558
HistoryB356 Clark, 491-6335
International Development Laurel Hall, 491-5917
Latin American/Caribbean Studies Laurel Hall, 491-5917
Leadership Studies SLICE/PLPOffice, 491-1682
MilitaryScience102 Military Science, 491-650
Philosophy 243Eddy, 491-6315
Political Science C346 Clark,491-5156
Religious Studies C346Clark,491-5156
SociologyB258 Clark, 491-6044
LifeSciences
Biomedical Sciences 102Physiology, 491-6187
Botany 106Anatomy/Zoology, 491-7011
Environmental Health 105Env.HealthBldg, 491-7910
Food Science/Safety 230Gifford, 491-7180
MicrobiologyB103 Microbiology, 491-6188
Molecular Biology 316MRB, 491-5602
Nutrition 234Gifford, 491-3663
ZoologyE106Anatomy/Zoology, 491-7011
PhysicalMathematical Sciences/Engineering
AerospaceStudies204 Military Science, 491-6476
Applied Statistics 102Statistics, 491-5269
Biochemistry316 MRB, 491-5602
Biomedical EngineeringAR204 Engineering, 491-7157
ChemistryB101 Chemistry, 491-6381
Computer Science 279 ComputerScience, 491-5792
EnergyEngineering 202Engineering, 491-3366
Environmental Engineering 203 Engineering, 491-5048
Mathematics 101Weber, 491-1303
MathematicalBiology 101Weber, 491-1303
PhysicsAR124Engineering, 491-6206
Statistics 102 Statistics, 491-5269
Water ResourcesE102Engineering, 491-6308
Updated6/11/13 **=minoriscurrentlyunderreviewandnotofficial.Pleasecheckwithdepartmentformostcurrentinformation.
Allphonenumberslistedareareacode970.
Possibilities for Elective Credits
Human Development Opportunities
- Campus Corps Learning Community – Second semester freshmen through seniors are eligible to serve as mentors to local at-risk adolescents. Mentoring will take place in the Gifford Building in a group format. 3 credits of upper division career interest or electives can be gained through one 6-hour session per week (3-9 on Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs) and additional coursework will be coordinated through RamCT. As a mentor, you will support the adolescents’ school success, promote pro-social interaction, and healthy recreation. This is also eligible for AmeriCorps funding. Students may participate in subsequent years as a returning mentor, mentor coach, intern, or research assistant and remain in the Learning Community. To learn more, visit:
- HDFS Student Outreach and Undergraduate Leadership (SOUL) – SOUL participants engage in service work and leadership in the Fort Collins Community.SOUL works with diverse groups in Fort Collins including: assisted living facilities, child-care centers, or working with at-risk youth. Aside from service work, SOUL works closely with the HDFS faculty, bringing in guest speakers and advancing knowledge of the department. SOUL participants can earn 1-2 credits per semester:
- HDFS 286 Practicum – Volunteer 90 hours in the community with a population of interest for 3 credits. Register for HDFS 286 and the lab, then watch your @rams email account closely for emails from the instructor laying out the mandatory placement process. Practicum locations include the Early Childhood Center, the Boys and Girls’ Club, Elderhaus, and select Denver hospitals for those exploring a career emphasis in Child Life Specialist.
- Peer advising - Peer Advisors help students exploring and currently in the major, providing HDFS curriculum and career emphasis information, explaining departmental and university policy, and providing appropriate university referrals. Applicants must have a 3.0 overall or major GPA. Watch for emails in the spring semester regarding application details. A 2-semseter commitment is required and participants earn 3 credits per term. Contact: Anne Van Arsdall at (970)491-7423 or
- Research Assistant – Assist faculty with current research studies. You can learn more about the faculty and their research as well as find contact information through the Connect with Faculty page in the HDFS Advising Portal. Must have a 3.0 overall or major GPA. Contact faculty directly.
- Teaching Assistant – Assist faculty with grading, test facilitation, and teaching. Must have a 3.0 overall or major GPA. Contact faculty directly.
- Independent Study- Contact a faculty member to assist you in further studies not offered as a CSU class. Discuss your idea with your HDFS advisor first.
- Second Internship – Seniors only; must be done at original site and be requested by site supervisor; requires HDFS faculty supervision; second background check may be required. Contact the current HDFS Internship Coordinator.
Certified Addictions Counselor preparation:
CSU offers 4 of the 5 courses needed for CAC 1:
- PSY 310 Basic Counseling Skills AND PSY311A Counseling Skills LAB
- PSY360 Psychology of Drug Addiction Treatment
- PSY362 Issues in Drug Addiction Treatment (meets two CAC 1 requirements for ethics and cross-cultural counseling)
- PSY364 Infectious Diseases in Drug Addiction Treatment (also offered online)
In addition, individuals need to complete 1000 hours of supervised work (could use HDFS 488 hours at Turning Point (check with Dr. Aberle/Internship Professor for other sites) to count toward these hours). Email Randall Swaim () or Tracy Richards () for more information on CAC 1
Study Abroad:
Meet with a Study Abroad advisor (907-491-5917) to learn what AUCC, HDFS, or elective classes you can take in another country, while having an incredible cultural experience.Students who study abroad during a fall or spring semester, earning at least 12 credits, will have their Global/Cultural AUCC requirement fulfilled. Meet with your HDFS advisor to discuss how this will fit with your academic plan:
Leadership Courses:
- President’s Leadership Program - A series of academic leadership classes that provide opportunities for participating students to expand their knowledge about themselves, diversity issues, values and ethics in the greater context of leadership development. Students may participate in any year of the program by applying in March for the following semester. Application:
- Community Engagement Leaders–Sophomore and juniors are eligible to participate and link their passion for service-learning and community action with their major. Application: