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Minor

Mandy Hanou ’13 is the major advisor for the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. She paired a communication minor with her human development major at UC Davis. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis)

5 Things to Think About Before You Sign on for a Minor

Or, What's a Minor and Should You Get One?

What’s a minor anyway? Think major, but smaller. It’s an optional set of classes (usually five to six upper-division classes, or about 18 to 24 units) in one academic area. If you complete a minor, you’ll find it listed on your transcript and diploma.

Minors are made up of upper-division classes that give you a focused, in-depth education aligning with your plans for the future.

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