06-06-2010 at 10:10 PM
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Electives and minor
Hey, alot of people are telling me different things, so i wanted to confirm. I wanted to know can we use our electives as credits towards our minor? Please let me know. SOMe ppl are saying yes, and some are no. THanks  |
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06-06-2010 at 10:11 PM
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Hey, alot of people are telling me different things, so i wanted to confirm. I wanted to know can we use our electives as credits towards our minor? Please let me know. SOMe ppl are saying yes, and some are no. THanks |
Yes, you can |
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06-06-2010 at 10:14 PM
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I definately think you can, if not how else would you aquire the courses for a minor?
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06-06-2010 at 10:22 PM
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Yes definitely. In fact if you look at the Undergrad Calendar for most minors a requirement, most if not all the time is at least 12 units (above Level 1) must be elective to your degree.
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06-06-2010 at 11:24 PM
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Basically, any units that are not required for your degree, you can use towards getting a minor. In other words, yes you can use your electives towards a minor. In fact, if I'm thinking about this right, using your electives is pretty much the only way to get a minor...
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Yes however there are some limitations depending on what your major is and what you're hoping to minor in. Check the undergraduate calender and/or ask an academic adviser to be sure.
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06-07-2010 at 10:19 AM
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I have another question, and I didn't want to make a new thread since it's related to minors...
I'm probably coming back for a second degree, so I was wondering if the courses I have taken for a minor will transfer over when I come back if I decide not to finish the minor next year? So, up to now I have 18 units of English and need 6 more for the minor. If I don't take the last 6 next year before finishing this degree, can I still finish the minor off during my fifth year?
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06-07-2010 at 12:48 PM
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I'm pretty sure you can. If you wanted to come back for a second, three year degree (BA is this case), then don't claim your minor. If you just want the minor, you should be fine.
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06-07-2010 at 03:03 PM
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I have another question, and I didn't want to make a new thread since it's related to minors...
I'm probably coming back for a second degree, so I was wondering if the courses I have taken for a minor will transfer over when I come back if I decide not to finish the minor next year? So, up to now I have 18 units of English and need 6 more for the minor. If I don't take the last 6 next year before finishing this degree, can I still finish the minor off during my fifth year?
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I also think that your units for the minor will transfer over.
But I would speak with an advisor to confirm.
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