Optional Elements for Undergraduates
Optional Elements for Undergraduates
There are two elements you may want to consider as consider your undergraduate career:
minors and pre-graduate program requirements.
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Minors
Minors
A minor is a scaled-down version of a major. Minors require fewer total credits and often allow more room to pick electives to fulfill your requirements. You can use minors to tailor your degree and increase your skillset.
Do I need a minor?
Do I need a minor?
Minors are optional. Many students never declare a minor, so do not feel pressure to take one. Its value as a resume builder is limited and may mean more classes, time and funds required. Future employers may be more interested in the individual courses you have taken. However, if your career strays from your original major, a minor could be beneficial in securing employment.
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
Many graduate programs have their own set of admission requirements. If you are interested a graduate program, please review the UMN web pages designed for this purpose.
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