Minors - School of Arts & Humanities
Minors in the following areas in conjunction with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts:
- Visual Arts
- English
- Modern Language (French, German or Spanish)
- Mass Communication
- Music
- Religion and Philosophy
- Speech Communication
- Theatre Arts
VISUAL ARTS
A minor in Visual Arts shall consist of 18 hours and a "C" (2.0) average for all classes taken toward the minor must be earned. Any 100 or 200 level art credits earned can be applied to the minor in Art. At least 15 hours of the 18 hours must be taken at Bethune-Cookman University with at least 6 hours at the junior/senior (300 or 400) levels.
ENGLISH
Majors of other disciplines may receive a minor in English by completing a minimum of 18
semester hours in the English course program.
MODERN LANGUAGE (FRENCH, GERMAN OR SPANISH)
Majors of other disciplines may receive a minor in Modern Languages (French, German or Spanish). By completing a minimum of 18 semester hours in one language and culture, students are empowered with an increasingly valuable asset. Students who seek a minor in Modern Languages should include the following courses as electives: MLF 331 (French) Advanced Composition and Conversation I, MLG 331 (German) Advanced Composition and Conversation I, or MLS (Spanish) Advanced Composition and Conversation I. Students majoring in Religion and Philosophy with an emphasis must of Christian Studies must take Greek to fulfill the language requirement.
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Majors of other disciplines may receive a minor in Mass Communications by completing a minimum of 18 semester hours in an area of emphasis in the Mass Communications course program.
MUSIC
The minor in music offers a general introduction to the history, theory, and performance of Western music. An audition before Department of Music faculty is required for entry, in which students must demonstrate proficiency in vocal or instrumental performance.
Music Theory: MU 231, 232
Music History: MU 324, 325
Ensemble: MU 110 (for two semesters)
Applied Music: MU 111, 112, 211, 212
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 18 hours
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Majors of other disciplines may receive a minor in Religion and Philosophy by completing a minimum of 18 semester hours in the Religion and Philosophy course program.
SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Minor in General Speech Communication
SC 101 Introduction to Human Communication, 3 hours
SC 220 Communication Ethics, 3 hours
SC 301 Issues in Multicultural Communication, 3 hours
SC 335 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate, 3 hours
SC 401 Small Group Communication, 3 hours; OR TA 110 Acting I, 3 hours
SC 407 Special Topics in Speech Communication, 3 hours
ANY ONE (1) of the following topics:
- Rhetorical Criticism (SCA 407)
- International Communication (SCB 407)
- Gender Communication (SCC 407)
- Social Movements (SCD 407)
- Communication Theory (SCE 407)
- Interviewing (SCF 407)
- Intimate Communication (SCG 407)
- Nonverbal Communication (SCH 407)
- Health Communication (SCI 407)
- Leadership Communication (SCJ 407)
- Computer-Mediated Communication (SCK 407)
- Family Communication (SCL 407)
- Classroom Communication (SCM 407)
- Contemporary Dance Technique (SCN 407)
THEATRE ARTS
TA 110 Acting I, 3 hours
TA 102 Elements of Play Production, 3 hours
TA 210 Acting II, 3 hours
TA 302 Theater History, 3 hours
TA 310 Acting III, 3 hours
TA 402 Black American Drama, 3 hours
