Parker DenzMicrobiology Senior and Pre-PhD It may be easy to find your major in college, but it can be difficult to choose a minor. The first question many people have is: Why have a minor? There are several benefits to pursuing a minor or certificate. The first benefit is that a minor allows you to study a discipline not necessarily associated with your major. A minor allows you to branch out and gain a well-rounded education. A second benefit to pursuing a minor is that the classes within the minor can fulfill some of your general education requirements.
Some people may feel intimidated making the commitment to a minor. While you do have to commit to taking a certain number of credits within the minor, it is definitely manageable. Starting a minor early in your college career, between freshman or sophomore year for example, allows you to take one or two classes a year to complete the minor by the time you graduate. It is even possible to complete a minor if you start in your third year of study—if you have a passion you want to pursue and the time to do it, go for it! Another great thing is that most minors are flexible. You can often take a large variety of different classes to complete the minor, and you can tailor it more specifically to your interests and schedule easily. If a minor (outside of the built-in Chemistry Minor) sounds like something you would be interested in, there are several ways you can find more information. A good place to start is by coming to Biology Peer Advisor Office Hours. Many of us have minors that we would love to discuss with you. Another great place to look for potential minors or certificates is the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences webpage. I would also like to mention that a great place to get information on the minors offered at Pitt is the Majors and Minors Expo that happens every year. That is actually where I learned about the Religious Studies Minor I am pursuing. Bio Peer Advisor Minors: Parker Denz: Religious Studies Lisa Coe: Studio Art Owen Poling: History Kristen Richards: Spanish
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