Modern Languages

Art History is the study of creative production throughout time and across cultures. By considering the ecological, historical, religious, political, and philosophical circumstances of artistic creation, we learn about ourselves as human beings.

The minor in Art History is open to all students who have an interest in the history of art regardless of their major.

Learn the foundations of human communication, like effective speaking, teamwork and interpersonal relationships. This is a versatile minor that is ideal for any profession where the ability to communicate is essential, like management, law, ministry and more.

The Theatre minor offers students an opportunity to experience the tradition and experience of the theatre. It allows students to branch out from their major subject of study, and also be better equipped to participate confidently in one or more of the co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences generated by the theatre program. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the Theatre major.

Students will learn terms and concepts of the craft, acquire competency in writing, revising, critiquing and analyzing, and develop an appreciation for literary culture and the ways that writing relates to other art forms. Students will create original works in fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction, and participate in university and community events featuring readings, lectures, plays, and gallery shows.

The Education Minor is for Secondary Education Teaching only (junior high, middle, and high school). The Secondary Education Minor is open to all majors for which the School of Education is approved to license (i.e. English, History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology). This gives undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in a career as a teacher in Indiana and/or Kentucky, based on state licensing requirements. All individuals desiring to teach in Indiana must complete and pass the Indiana Core Assessment Exam to be eligible for a teaching license.

The minor in studio arts is designed for students majoring in a subject outside of the fine arts program. This curriculum provides a broad overview of the studio art curriculum, including drawing, digital art, graphic design, ceramics, painting, and printmaking.

The minor for students pursuing the BFA or BA in studio allows fine arts students to gain more experience in an area outside of their BFA or BA curriculum. The studio minor facilitates an even broader experience in studio studies by providing students the opportunity to explore another studio area of focus with greater depth.

The minor in French supports the development of students’ language skills and knowledge of Francophone cultures around the globe. Course offerings provide ample opportunities for the growth of language abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing while also providing avenues for exploring the history, literature, artistic expression, institutions, and day-to-day cultural reality of societies for which French is a central medium of communication.

The minor in German allows students to connect with their past, and appreciate the richness of the world created by German-speaking people from Kant to Einstein. To introduce the German-speaking world, we offer a broad range of courses in language, culture, literature, and film. In the process of learning German, students acquire the necessary skills to think critically when interacting with today's world.

The interdisciplinary minor in leadership provides students with an opportunity to develop fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to assume leadership, supervisory or management positions in private companies and nonprofit organizations.

The minor in Literature provides insights into cultural traditions and practices, develops students' abilities to write analytical arguments, and promotes critical thinking. It helps students in a variety of majors demonstrate the significant expertise they have accrued, and helps direct students with a significant interest in English Literature to sequences and sets of courses that are designed to develop their interest.

Music minors take courses that engage them in the general study of music through music literature, theory, ear training, technology, ensemble work and performance.

The minor in Music Recording/Production provides students with the opportunity to obtain knowledge and experience in audio production and allows those who want to obtain a degree in a different discipline, or do not have a formal music background, to pursue a concentration in audio production. Students in other areas of the music program, such as music business, music education, performance or composition would also benefit from the additional expertise obtained through this minor.

Minoring in philosophy gives students a chance to address some of the ethical questions that will undoubtedly arise within the context of their chosen field, as well as to gain a stronger grasp of the philosophical and historical elements that contribute to the foundations of their discipline. In addition, minoring in philosophy helps the student to sharpen his or her analytic skills and to achieve a greater cultural awareness.

The minor in Professional Writing delivers career-ready skills including the ability to work in teams and to analyze, communicate, and create information across a wide range of professional writing, such as business writing, technical report writing, writing for online media, and writing for publications such as magazines and brochures.

The minor in Recreation is designed for students who wish to add a recreation administration specialty to their studies, with core courses in foundations of recreation and leisure, leadership methods, sports programming, tourism studies and more, and elective courses in areas of public health.

A minor in Religious Studies offers a student the opportunity to gain skills in critical thinking, writing, and reading. These are vital and necessary skills for success in a rapidly changing work world.

The minor in Spanish develops the linguistic and intellectual agility that students need in order to thrive in an increasingly global society. Spanish students at all levels can enhance their classroom experience by studying in Latin America or Spain and by participating in service learning projects that encourage engagement with members of the local Spanish-speaking community.

The minor in Strategic Communication will help you learn how organizations use communication to propel their mission, build a successful brand and cultivate relationships with consumers and stakeholders. Coursework reflects the current state of the strategic communication industry, including persuasion, promotion and telecommunications. It is ideal for careers in advertising, public relations, brand management and more.

This minor is for fine arts students pursuing the BFA or BA in studio, and allows them to gain more experience in an area outside of their BFA or BA curriculum. The studio minor facilitates an even broader experience in studio studies by giving students the opportunity to explore another studio area of focus with greater depth.

The Digital Art minor provides students with the instruction, equipment, and resources to communicate creatively with established and evolving approaches, including traditional and experimental film and video, photography, audio production, animation, projection mapping, and motion-based interactivity. An emphasis on industry-standard hardware and software skill development is balanced with in-depth examination of the meaning of still, moving, and interactive images in contemporary culture and the individualized pursuit of artistic expression.

The minor is for fine arts students pursuing the BFA or BA in studio, and allows them to gain more experience in an area outside of their BFA or BA curriculum. The studio minor facilitates an even broader experience in studio studies by giving students the opportunity to explore another studio area of focus with greater depth.

The minor is for fine arts students pursuing the BFA or BA in studio, and allows them to gain more experience in an area outside of their BFA or BA curriculum. The studio minor facilitates an even broader experience in studio studies by giving students the opportunity to explore another studio area of focus with greater depth.

The minor is for fine arts students pursuing the BFA or BA in studio, and allows them to gain more experience in an area outside of their BFA or BA curriculum. The studio minor facilitates an even broader experience in studio studies by giving students the opportunity to explore another studio area of focus with greater depth.

The minor is for fine arts students pursuing the BFA or BA in studio, and allows them to gain more experience in an area outside of their BFA or BA curriculum. The studio minor facilitates an even broader experience in studio studies by giving students the opportunity to explore another studio area of focus with greater depth.

The minor in supervision is designed to prepare trainees and entry-level supervisory personnel, but also to allow students to broaden their knowledge in areas of business and (OLS) organizational leadership and supervision (OLS), communication skills, counseling and human behavior, and safety management.

The minor in Women's and Gender Studies is interdisciplinary and draws from diverse specializations. Students learn and share knowledge about the way gender, sexuality, and culture shape the experiences, ideologies, individuals, and politics in the world. Students explore issues of gender, sexuality, and culture in the context of history, literature, class studies, religion, art, philosophy, sociology, the natural sciences and other areas.

The minor in English (writing) allows students from any major to explore writing. It is an ideal gateway for careers that emphasize communication and critical thinking, including law, business, journalism, public service, and education. Our dedicated department offers courses in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and web writing, but is still small enough for students to make personal connections with their peers and professors.