A minor is a set of courses that provides supplemental study in a particular subject area. A student may choose a minor with the assistance of an academic advisor upon completion of 60 semester hours. Options for minors are determined by the academic program and consist of a minimum of twelve credits in the subject area. Guidelines and descriptions for available minors are below.

Guidelines for minors:

A student may not combine a major and minor in the same or similar functional area (e.g., Finance major and Finance minor; Management major and Human Resource Management minor).
A student may not use the same course for credit in both the major and minor areas. Any substitute elective from within the discipline must be approved. Please see appropriate form available at University Registrar’s website: www.eastfalls.jefferson.edu/registrar.
A student may only use the same course for credit in the free elective and minor areas if his/her major does not require a minor. If a student’s major requires a minor, that student cannot use the same course for the free elective and minor areas.
Certain courses in the minor may have prerequisite courses that need to be completed.

Concentration/Specialization

A concentration allows for an in-depth exploration of a focused area within the scope of the student’s major discipline. A specialization allows for a thematic grouping of courses within the scope of the student’s major discipline. Concentrations and specializations are available for study by majors within the appropriate area only. Options for concentrations/specializations are specified by the academic program. Similarly, the number of credits required to complete the concentration/specialization and the sequence and selection of required and elective courses are determined by the program.
Students in programs that support minors or concentrations or specializations should first meet with their academic advisor to discuss the options for minors or concentrations or specializations. Please see the form available online at University Registrar’s website: http://www.eastfalls.jefferson.edu/registrar.

Hallmarks Distinction in Global Perspectives
Beyond the required 20 artifacts, students can choose to earn a Hallmarks Distinction in Global Perspectives. To earn this transcript notation, students add 2 additional artifacts (one from a free elective course related to Global Perspectives, and another from the source of their choice) to their eportfolio and then complete a 1-credit seminar that focuses and reflects on the Global Perspectives learning outcomes and verifies their completion of the Distinction requirements.

Mission

The Hallmarks Distinction in Global Perspectives is an academic experience consisting of courses and activities that provide students the knowledge and skills needed to embrace global opportunities and challenges in their profession.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Hallmarks Distinction in Global Perspectives will be able to:

Reframe knowledge of political, economic, environmental and cultural developments of the past to understand current U.S. and global issues.
Consider how the specific cultural values and achievements of different civilizations and societies shape the behavior and responses of individuals, groups, and nations.
Explain the significance of globalization and the social, political and economic implications of the global power dynamics that it creates.
Assemble and apply multiple perspectives and disciplinary concepts when addressing real-world challenges.

Distinction Description & Requirements

Students of any major, including transfer students, may choose to earn a Hallmarks Distinction in Global Perspectives. Students may enroll in this option at any point up to and including the fall of their junior year. For more information, contact Professor Raju Parakkal at parakkalr@philau.edu.

Requirements for the Hallmarks Distinction in Global Perspectives:

A completed portfolio section for the Global Perspectives outcome (standard requirement for all traditional undergraduate students at the university):

Three artifacts from 2 courses in the Global Perspectives outcome (One in the major and one in Hallmarks) plus 1 co-curricular artifact. (If students do not have a co-curricular artifact, they may choose to take another course with a global focus from an approved list and substitute an artifact from that course.)

Two additional artifacts from two additional courses:

One artifact from a course (required or elective) with a global focus from an approved list within the major or Hallmarks
One artifact from an elective course with a global focus from an approved list (this course can also be counted to the student’s free elective requirement)

Global Perspectives Distinction Seminar (required Independent Study Course):

One 1-credit seminar: Completion of the Global Perspectives Distinction

List of approved courses for the Global Perspectives Distinction:

AHST-205	The Built Environment
AHST-206	Renaissance/Baroque Architecture and Interiors
ARCH-204	Great Buildings: Structure, Style and Context
ARCH-320	Ecology and Making
ARST-410	Vernacular Architecture
ARST-422	Theories of Architecture Seminar
ARST-434	Water and Architecture
ASTU-201,202, 205,208,210,220,226,227	Area Studies Courses
ARTH-314	History of Textiles and Costumes
BUS-317	Opportunity Finding in Emerging Markets
DBTU-300	Debaing global Issues
DSGN-261	Japanese Craft Production Short Course
BIOL-108	Environmental Issues
BIOL-317	Experimental Field Ecology
ECON-401	International Economics
FSHM-101	Survey of Global Products
FSHM-308	Global Product Management
FSHM-408	Apparel/Textile Sourcing
FINC-318	International Finance
GCIT-2XX	Global Citizenship Courses
GDIV-2XX	Global Diversity Courses
HUMN-223	World Philosophies
HUMN-225	Exploring World Literature
INDD-306 A/B	Intercultrual Innovation Short Course/ Project
JAPN-XXX, SPAN-XXX, FREN-XXX, GER-XXX, ITAL-XXX	Language Courses
JSLA-380	Human Rights
LARC-206	History of Landscape Architecture I
LAW-203	Comparative Legal Systems
LAW-300	International Law
MGMT-303	Logistics in East Asia
MGMT-307	International Management
MGMT-405	Apparel/Textile Supply Chain Mgmt.
MKTG-324	International Marketing
PSYC-234	Cultural and Social Diversity
SOC-201	Class, Gender, & Race in World Societies
SOC-204	Personality and World Culture
SOC-208	Individual & The Global Environment
SOC-211	Power & Poverty in the Global Economy
SOC-225	Global Politics
SUST-303	Global Environmental History
SUST-400	Sustainability and Development in the non-Western World
TEXT-204	African Textiles Short Course
TEXT-314	European Textile Printing

Accounting Minor

12 credits

The Accounting Minor permits students to enrich their knowledge of the “language of business”. No matter what profession a graduate enters, the ability to read and comprehend historical and prospective financial information will be essential. Students will be provided with an in-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles through intermediate accounting courses, an exposure to federal taxation and a choice of accounting electives for more intensive study.

Required Courses:

ACCT-203 Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT-204 Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT-309 Federal Taxes I

+ One of the following:
ACCT-303 Accounting: Theory and Practice
ACCT-316 Cost Accounting I
ACCT-409 Auditing
ACCT-412 Advanced Accounting

Animation and Digital Media Minor

14 credits

Required Courses:

ANIM-307 3D Modeling (3 credits)
ANIM-308N 3D Animation (4 credits)
ANIM-301N Motion Graphics I (4 credits)
ANIM-3xx Digital Audio Production (3 credits) OR ANIM 312 Motion Graphics II (3 credits)

Architectural History/Theory Minor

12 credits

This minor offers students the opportunity to study art/architectural history and theory beyond the introductory level. The courses listed provide in-depth knowledge and analysis of historical periods and theoretical issues relative to the meaning and practice of architecture and related disciplines.

Required course:

ARCH-422

Theories of Architecture Seminar

Any three of the following:

ARCH-320, ARCH-341, ARCH-371, ARCH-409, ARCH-410, ARCH-425, ARCH-434

Biodiversity Minor

12-16 credits

This minor provides students with a broad overview of the status of the world’s ecosystems and how decisions made by individuals, governments and businesses impact the environmental health of our planet both positively and negatively. Students can also opt to take a number of these courses abroad through the School for Field Studies articulation agreement.

Students choose either three or four courses from the following:

BIOL-205, BIOL-209, BIOL-310, BIOL-371, BIOL-391, BIO-392, CHEM-323, CHEM-417, BIOL-108, ECBIO-201, ECBIO-207, ECBIO-208, ECBIO-301, HSCI 303, ECBIO-305, ECBIO-316, ECBIO-318, ECBIO-319, ECBIO-409, ECBIO-415, PSYCH-240, SCI-381, SCI-382, SCI-493, STAT-301, STUAB-300.

Building Technology Minor

12 credits

Required Courses:

ARCH 304 – Structures 2
ARCH 313 – Technology 3: Dynamic Enviro. Systems
ARCH 314 – Technology 4: Advanced Building Analysis

Choose One:

ARCH 413 – Experimental Structures
ARCH 414 – Experimental Materials
ARCH 419 – High Performance Building Envelope
ARCH 426 – Design/Build
LARC 310 – GIS for Landscape Arch

Business Minor for Non-Business Majors

12-13 credits

This minor is specifically designed for the non-business major. It will provide students with marketable business skills that are useful to any professional person.

Required Courses (Choose any four courses):

ACCT-101	Financial Accounting
MKTG-102	Priniciples of Marketing
MGMT-301	Principles of Management
ECON-205	Macroeconomics
FINC-301	Financial Management

Communication Minor

12 credits

A Professional Communication minor will enhance students’ capacity to think critically and communicate effectively. The minor offers practical, professional experience and hands-on projects. With a minor in professional communication, for example, you will be equipped to write and edit copy, design and publish a brochure and give an effective presentation on your work. These skills are in high demand among today’s employers.

Required Courses:

COMM-101 Introduction to Communication
COMM-206 Strategic Communication

Choose two of the following courses to complete the four-course requirement:

COMM-200 Reading the Visual
COMM-204 Technologies of Communication
COMM-300 Text, Sound and Image
COMM-307 Public Relations and Media Writing
COMM-318 Crisis Communication
COMM-312 Fashion Communication
COMM-314 Sports Communication

Computational Design

12-13 credits

This minor introduces students to the concepts and applications of computation in architectural design, and explores computational design thinking through novel techniques, tools, processes and theories, including parametric design, geometric reasoning, algorithmic modeling, performance-based modeling, physical computing, data visualization, and digital fabrication. The minor focuses on understanding the implications of computation on design and creative processes.

Select four courses from the below:
ARCH324 Experimental Modeling
ARCH413 Experimental Structures
ARCH414 Experimental Materials
ARCH415 Multimedia
INTD306 Advanced Visualization: Interiors
ANIM307 3D Modeling
ANIM308 3D Animation
MATH3xx Data Visualization
ENGR104 Introduction to Computing

Construction Management Minor

12 credits

This minor provides an introduction to construction management concepts and principles as applied to contemporary practice and investigates the intersecting roles of construction manager, architect, client and general contractor. Topics encompass planning, programming and documentation from pre-construction to project close-out; legal aspects relative to environmental protection, public and worker safety; contract documents; insurance and bonds; labor relations and inspection; project control; estimating and scheduling; total quality and ethics; and the development of analytical and communication skills.

Required Course:

CMGT 102 – Intro to the Construction Industry

Choose one of the following:
CMGT 104 – Intro to Estimating and Scheduling
CMGT 600 - Construction Estimating and Scheduling

Choose two of the following:
CMGT 200 – Construction Project Planning & Scheduling
CMGT 202 – Construction Cost Estimating & Budgeting
CMGT 603 - Construction Law: Roles and Responsibilities
CMGT 604 - Project Finance and Cost Control
CMGT 606 - Construction Risk Management
CMGT 614 - Materials and Methods of Construction

Custom Minor

12 credits

A custom minor is a thematic grouping of four courses from any of the Colleges and is appropriate only for courses that are currently delivered at Philadelphia University, i.e. existing faculty & facilities within the University must support the topic of the custom minor. At least 6 credits toward the custom minor must be completed in residence, and the courses utilized for the custom minor, whether in-residence or transfer, must currently exist in the University catalog. A maximum of 3 credits may be delivered as Independent Study or Course-by-Appointment.

The student must have approval to design a custom minor. The “Declaring a Custom Minor” form contains complete details and is available online from the Learning and Advising Center website www.eastfalls.jefferson.edu/successcenter.

If a minor is required by the student’s major, the Program Director reserves the right to identify the topic or individual courses that may not be part of a custom minor, i.e. the proposed custom minor must meet learning outcomes specified for minors within that program.

Custom Specialization

9 credits

A custom specialization is a thematic grouping of three business or related courses; these courses need not exist within the University. Custom specialization must be declared at the time of transfer student’s admission or at the time of a degree change in order to ensure the harvesting of relevant courses. The custom specialization must be approved by SBA program director or associate dean. The custom specialization option is available exclusively to transfer students.

Diversity Studies

12 credits

The Diversity Studies minor allows students to expand their understanding of diversity issues in the context of U.S. society. The ability to recognize, value and navigate cultural diversity is vital for both 21st century careers and citizenship in the United States. The course options in the minor give students the opportunity to explore diversity issues from a variety of cultural perspectives and academic disciplines.

NOTE: Courses taken to fulfill requirements in the Hallmarks Core cannot also be applied towards the minor. To have a Hallmarks Core course count towards the minor, students must take an additional course in that requirement category to fulfill the Hallmarks Core requirement (for example, students would need to take a second course in the American Diversity [ADIV] category if they wanted ADIV-202 to count towards the minor).

Any four of the following courses:

ADIV-200 American Social Justice
ADIV-201 Defining American Voices
ADIV-202 Immigrant America
ADIV-204 Red and Blue America
ADIV-206 Gender and Diversity in the U.S.
ADIV-210 The African American Experience
ADIV-211 African American Studies: Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
ADIV-212 Asian American Studies: Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
ADIV-213 Jewish American Studies: Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
ADIV-214 Race in America
ADIV-215 Latinx American Studies: Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
ADIV-216 LGBTQIA American Studies: Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
ADIV-217 Muslim American Studies: Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
PSYC-234 Cultural and Social Diversity

Entrepreneurship Minor for non-Kanbar College Majors

12 credits

The entrepreneurship minor allows students to evaluate their skills, talents, and potential role in the
entrepreneurial ecosystem; Students will apply concepts that cover all major elements of venture creation.

Required courses:
MGMT-111 Essentials of Entrepreneurship
MGMT-411 Venture Creation
ACCT-2XX Entrepreneurship Accounting & Finance

Plus one of the following:

MGMT-315 Comm, Negotiation, Creative Economy
MKTG-302 Product Development and Innovation
MKTG-310 Integrated Marketing Communication
DECG-480 Interdisciplinary Integrative Projects

*Cannot be taken by Kanbar students

Environmental Studies and Sustainability Minor

12 credits

The Environmental Studies and Sustainability minor provides multiple perspectives on environmental issues and prepares students to address sustainability challenges in their civic and professional lives. Students will explore how human societies and the ecosystems that support them have co-evolved over time and analyze the political, economic and cultural dynamics that have produced the sustainability challenges now clouding our future on planet Earth.

Any four of the following:

SUST-100: Fundamentals of Sustainability
SUST-102: Water Resources and the Environment
SUST-104: The Atmosphere and the Environment
SUST-120: Sustainable Food Chains
SUST-200: Energy Systems and Politics
SUST-202: Economics of Sustainability
SUST-204: Sustainable Planning and Land Use
SUST-206: Environmental Policy
SUST-300: Sustainable Technologies for Architecture
SUST-302: Industrial Ecology
SUST-402: Managing Sustainable Organizations
SUST-421: Environmental History
LARC-310: GIS for Landscape Analysis*
ETHC-202: Environmental Ethics*
GCIT-208: Global Environmental Citizenship*
GDIV-221: The Environment and World Cultures*
ISEM-340: Sustainability and Development in the Non-Western World*
SCI-101: Environmental Science*
SCI-106: Biology for Design* **
SCI-108: Sustainability and Eco-Innovation* **
SCI-110: Landscape Ecology
BIOL-102: Introduction to Botany*
BIOL-319: Oceanography*

*Courses taken to fulfill requirements in a student’s major or in the Hallmarks Core cannot also be applied towards the minor. To have Hallmarks Core courses count towards the minor, students must take an additional course in that requirement category (for example, students would need to take a second course in the Global Citizenship [GCIT] category if they wanted GCIT-208 to count towards the minor).

**Students taking SCI-106 or SCI-108 (also cross-listed as DECSYS-206 and DECSYS-208) aren’t eligible to take the other course, due to overlapping content and learning goals between them.

Exercise Science Minor

12 credits

This minor emphasizes the close associations between physical activity, longevity, and disease prevention. It is meant for students interested in health and wellness who wish to enhance their knowledge of exercise science. In conjunction with the student's major, this minor prepares students for careers in personal training, corporate fitness, and strength and conditioning, and readies students for graduate or professional studies. Students will be prepared to sit for highly recognized certifications in the strength and conditioning industry. Students completing the minor must take the four courses listed below, in any sequence.

NOTE: When HSCI-304, HSCI-305, HSCI-306, and HSCI-307 are applied toward completion of the Exercise Science minor, they may NOT also be used to fulfill "designated Health Science elective" credits for the Health Science Major.

Required Courses:

HSCI-304: Nutrition and Health
HSCI-305: Concepts in Fitness & Wellness
HSCI-306: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
HSCI-307: Introduction to Kinesiology

Fashion Industry Management Minor

12 credits

Students choosing a minor in Fashion Industry Management can look forward to employment in the textile and apparel sectors of the apparel and textile supply chain.

FASM-101 Survey of Global Products
TEXT-101 Survey of the Textile Industry

Any two of the following:
FASM-305 Production
FASM-408 Apparel/Textile Sourcing
TEXT-331 Apparel Fabric Performance

Fashion Merchandising Management Minor

12 credits

The Fashion Merchandising and Management minor provides students with an overview of the fashion industry by exposing them to the fashion value chain which includes design concepts, product development, production, merchandising and marketing.

Required Courses:
FASM-101 Global Fashion Insight
MKTG-217 Retailing Strategy & Structure
MKTG-328 Merchandise Buying Operations

Plus one of the following:
MKTG-305 Brand Management
FASM-304 Visual Merchandising
FASM-470 Global Fashion Value Chain

Finance Minor

Finance plays a crucial role in all profit and nonprofit organizations. The minor provides students with knowledge of the global financial markets, financial institutions, financial instruments, and valuable financial tools that can be used to analyze the financial viability of all decisions.

Choose four of the following courses:
FINC-303 Intermediate Financial Management
FINC-318 Intermediate Financeand Development
FINC-321 Investment and Portfolio Management
FINC-322 Capital Market and Financial Institution
FINC-4XX Financial Modeling

Genetics Minor

13-14 credits

The Genetics Minor will offer students a strong background in a science, which is an integral part of biological and health-focused fields. Completion of the minor will equip graduates with a skillset that will enhance their professional practice. Future practitioners will gain the ability to recognize “red flags” in a family history that may indicate a future illness or explain present symptoms. In the lab, personnel will have had hands-on experience with diagnostic and investigative tools used currently in research, clinical, and forensics fields worldwide. Prerequisite: minimum grade of “C-” (1.67) in Biology II and BIOL-104L Biology II Lab (BIOL-104/104L).

BIOL-207	Principles of Genetics
BIOL-207L	Principles of Genetics Lab (corequisite with BIOL 207)
BIOL-302	Medical Genetics
BIOL-307	Developmental Genetics
BIOL-401	Molecular Genetics
BIOL-402	Genetics Seminar (required 4th course)

Students taking BIOL-207/207L as part of the major curriculum (i.e. Biology, Pre-Medical Studies, Physician Assistant Studies) will need to choose BIOL 302, BIOL 307, BIOL 401 and BIOL 402. Students who do not have a requirement to complete BIOL 207/207L as part of their major (i.e. Biochemistry, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Environmental and Conservation Biology, Health Science, Psychology) will need to complete BIOL 207/207L to satisfy prerequisite requirements for BIOL 402 (and BIOL 302 if this course is elected).

Geographic Information Systems

12 credits

This minor in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) consists of four courses in geospatial technology and is targeted at students with an interest in GIS and the opportunity to apply geospatial technology to various their discipline. The courses span introduction to advanced concepts in geospatial technology and include desktop as well as internet technologies. Three of the courses are currently offered with one (Internet GIS Tech for Design and Development) proposed for FA17 and will be open to all University programs.

Courses:

LARC 310/GEOD 610 Intro to GIS
LARC 515/GEOD 615 Adv Landscape Analysis
GEOD 617 Adv GIS for Urban Planning & Development
GEOD 625 Internet GIS Tech

Global Studies

12 credits

The Global Studies minor allows students to expand their understanding of international issues and global cultures. Intercultural skills and global perspectives are vital assets for both 21st century careers and civic responsibility. The course options in the minor give students the opportunity to explore a variety of global topics from perspectives in the social sciences and the humanities.

NOTE: Courses taken to fulfill requirements in the Hallmarks Core cannot also be applied towards the minor. To have a Hallmarks Core course count towards the minor, students must take an additional course in that requirement category (for example, students would need to take a second course in the Global Citizenship [GCIT] category they you wanted GCIT-225 to count towards the minor).

Any four courses of the following:

GCIT-208 The Individual and the Global Environment
GCIT-210 Human Rights
GCIT-211 The Global Economy: Power, Poverty and Prosperity
GCIT-212 The Politics of Global Media
GCIT-214 Global Environmental Citizenship
GCIT-225 Global Politics
GDIV-200 Global Cultures of Modernity
GDIV-221 The Environment and World Cultures
GDIV-229 Intercultural Encounters
GDIV-231 The Spanish Speaking World
GDIV-233 World Cinemas
GDIV-235 World Religions
GDIV-333 Popular Culture in Global Society

Graphic Design Minor for NON-Design Majors

13 credits

(These courses must be taken in this exact order)

VDES-101. Design I. Design Essentials (3 credits)
GRPH-310. Digital Imaging for Graphic Design (3 credits)
DSGF-203. Design II. Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)
GRPH-201. Design III. Introduction to Typography (4 credits)

Graphic Design Minor (for Design Majors OTHER than Graphic, but NOT including Animation and Digital Media/ Interactive Design and Development)

13 credits

(Prerequisite [at least one]):

VDES-101 Design I, Design Essentials (3 credits)
ARFD-101 Design Foundation 1, (Arch. Or Interior Design). (3 credits) or
INDD-101 Design Foundation 1, (Industrial Design). (3 credits.)

(Additional pre-requisite):

DRAW-101. Drawing 1 (3 credits)

Required (10 credits):

DSGF-203. Design II. Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)
GRPH-310. Digital Imaging for Graphic Design (3 credits)
GRPH-201. Design III. Introduction to Typography (4 credits)

(Then choose one course from these Graphic Design Designated Electives to total 13 credits):

GRPH-208. History of Graphic Design (3 credits)
GRPH-305. Exhibit Design and Signage (3 credits)
GRPH-341. Illustration (3 credits)
GRPH-408. Advanced Publication Design (3 credits)
GRPH-409. Issues in Information Design (3 credits)

Graphic Design Minor for Animation and Digital Media and Interactive Design and Development

13 credits

Pre-requisites:

VDES-101 Design . Design Essentials (3 credits)
DRAW-101 Drawing 1 (3 credits)

Required (10 credits):

DSGF-203 Design II Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits.)
GRPH-310 Digital Imaging for Graphic Design (3 credits)
GRPH-201 Design II. Introduction to Typography (4 credits)

(Then choose additional courses as necessary from these Graphic Design Designated Electives to total 13 credits)

GRPH-208 History of Graphic Design (3 credits)
GRPH-305 Exhibit Design and Signage (3 credits)
GRPH-341 Illustration (3 credits)
GRPH-408 Advanced Publication Design (3 credits)
GRPH-409 Issues in Information Design (3 credits)

Historic Preservation Minor

12 credits

This minor provides a foundation in the field of historic preservation. The required courses cover the history of the movement in the U.S., contemporary practice and field work, economic consequences, sustainability issues, and building conservation. Elective courses broaden the student’s experience and include: methods of archival research, standards for documentation, and American architectural traditions, as well as design considerations in the adaptive reuse of historical structures.

Required Courses:

ARST-221 Introduction to Historic Preservation
ARST-266 Preservation Technology I: Traditional Systems and Materials OR
ARST-268 Preservation Technology II: Modern Systems and Materials

Any two of the following:

ARST-266, ARST-268, ARST-428 LARC-507, ARST-341, ARST-302, ARST-324, POTO-436, ARST-300

Influencers of Childhood Development Minor

This minor is open to Philadelphia University Undergraduate students who seek to understand the complex impact of childhood trauma on development. This minor offers advanced trauma knowledge, skills and competencies to promote healing and growth for children and families impacted by childhood adversity.

Required Courses:
CTC-200 Relating Trauma to Typical Childhood Development
CTC-202 The Impact of Trauma in Childhood: Enhancing Trauma Awareness
CTC-2XX Applying Trauma Principles in Childhood
CTC-2XX Enhancing Capacity for Applying Trauma Principles in Childhood

International Business Minor

12 credits

The world in which business is being conducted is changing rapidly and is creating new challenges and opportunities for managers. The International Business minor is provided for students who want to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of global changes and their impact on business.

Required Courses:
MGMT-307 International Management
MKTG-324 International Marketing
FINC-318 International Finance and Development
ECON-401 International Economics

Interior Design Minor 12-13 credits

The Interior Design Minor consists of four courses unique to the interior design curriculum and totaling 12-16 credits. The selection of courses offered for the minor will expand the knowledge of architecture and architectural studies students to better understand the special requirements of interior design.

B.S. in Architectural Studies students who wish to minor in interior design the required courses include at least one interior design studio and three other interior design courses (= 4 courses). Students will complete 13-16 unique credits for the minor from the following list:

Courses in the Minor for Architectural Studies Students (4 Total)
1) Select one from the list below:
INTD 201 Design 3 for Interior Design
INTD 202 Design 4 for Interior Design
INTD 301 Design 5 for Interior Design

2) Select three from the list below that have not already been completed:
INTD 201 Design 3 for Interior Design
INTD 202 Design 4 for Interior Design
INTD 301 Design 5 for Interior Design
INTD 206 Interior Building Technology
INTD 310** Textiles & Material for Interior Design
INTD 325 Furniture Design
IARC 603 History II for Interior Architecture
IARC 608 Technology II for Interior Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture students who wish to minor in interior design at least one interior design studio must be taken. If the BArch student takes an interior design studio* for the ARCH-401 Design 7 option of the BArch degree requirement then the four courses (12-16 cr.) taken for the interior design minor do not have to include an interior design studio. However, if the BArch student has not completed an interior design studio for the ARCH-401 Design 7 requirement then the student is required to take an interior design studio* as one of the four courses that count toward the minor. See list below for course choices:

Courses in the Minor for Bachelor of Architecture Students (4 Total)

Interior Design Studios
INTD 201 Design 3 for Interior Design
INTD 202 Design 4 for Interior Design
INTD 301 Design 5 for Interior Design

Other Interior Design Courses
INTD 206 Interior Building Technology
INTD 310**Textile & Materials for Interior Design
INDT 325 Furniture Design
IARC 603 History II for Interior Architecture
IARC 608 Technology II for Interior Architecture

** Note: IARC-610 Textiles and Materials (3 cr.) may be taken as a substitute for INTD-310 Textiles and Materials for Interior Design.

Landscape Design or Planning

These two minors—Landscape Design, which is for design majors (primarily for architecture or interior design majors), and Landscape Planning, which is for non-design majors (primarily for environmental and conservation biology or environmental sustainability majors)—introduce the student to the field of landscape architecture.

For the Landscape Design minor, the required courses cover the various areas—history/theory, technology, horticulture and design—that constitute an understanding of the discipline relative to design.

For the Landscape Planning Minor, the required courses cover the various areas—technology, communication and history—that are needed for an understanding of the discipline relative to planning.

Landscape Design Minor

13-15 credits

One of the following plant/ecology courses (3 or 4 credits):

LARC-208

Local Flora (4 credits)

SCI-110

Landscape Ecology (3 credits)

One of the following history/theory courses (3 credits):

LARC-206	History of Landscape Architecture I or
LARC-307	History of Landscape Architecture II or
LARC-411	Landscape Architecture History III: Urban Landscape Design
LARC-207	LA Tech: Grading (3 cr)

One of the following Landscape Architecture design studios (4 or 6 credits):

LARC-201	LA Design III: Site Design (4 credits)
LARC-300	Design IV: Urban Design 1 (6 credits)
LARC-304	LA Design V: Community Design (6 credits)
LARC-401	LA Design VII: Interdisciplinary Design Studio (6 credits)

Landscape Planning Minor

12 credits

LARC-207	Technology I: Grading (3 credits)
LARC-411	LA History III: Urban Landscape Design (3 credits)

One of the following plant/ecology courses (3 or 4 credits):

LARC-208	Local Flora (4 credits) or
SCI-110	Landscape Ecology (3 credits)

One of the following courses (3 credits):

LARC-310	GIS for Landscape Analysis (3 credits) or
LARC-412	Technology III: Hydrology (3 credits)

Law and Society Minor

12 credits

The Law and Society minor will contribute to students’ understanding of law from interdisciplinary perspectives (sociology, psychology, anthropology and political science). It will prepare students for professional careers in fields that rely on critical thinking and written and oral advocacy skills. The Law and Society minor will also provide a firm background in legal, political and social issues for students who are focusing on a broad array of other professional fields at Philadelphia University such as professional communications, pre-med, environmental sustainability, business, design, psychology, midwifery and physician assistance.

Choose four courses from the list below:

LAW-101	Introduction to Law and Society
LAW-103	Crime and Justice
LAW-105	American Government and the Legal System
LAW-201	Constitutional Law and the Supreme Court
LAW-203	Comparative Legal Systems
LAW-205	Philadelphia Law and Politics
LAW-300	International Law
LAW-302	Law and Ethics
LAW-304	Law Media and Society
LAW-306	Legal Research, Writing and Moot Court

Management Minor

12 credits

Management skills are necessary in both non-supervisory and supervisory positions. This group of courses helps students to develop vital professional and managerial skills, including communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership. Together with the knowledge base learned in students’ major fields, this minor increases students’ understanding of all types of organizations and jobs, and increases opportunities for entry-level and managerial positions.

Required Courses:
MGMT-310 People and Teams in Organizations
MGMT-320 Human Resource Practice and Tools

Plus two of the following:
MGMT-307 International Management
MGMT-309 Systems Analysis
MGMT-315 Communications, Negotiations and Creative Economy
MGMT-111 Essentials of Entrepreneurship
MGMT-411 Venture Creation

Marketing Minor

12 credits

The marketing of goods or services is the central focus of most profit and nonprofit organizations. Thus, regardless of students’ majors, a solid understanding and appreciation of the marketing discipline will enhance students’ decision-making capabilities and make them better managers.

Required Courses – Choose any four courses:
MKTG-207 Consumer in the Market Place
MKTG-305 Contemporary Brand Management
MKTG-310 Integrated Marketing Communication
MKTG-315 Marketing in a Digital Environment
MKTG-324 International Marketing
MKTG-391 Marketing Research

Medical Spanish

12 credits

The Medical Spanish minor includes language and culture courses related to the Spanish-speaking world. Students must take four courses and a minimum of two Medical Spanish courses to complete the minor. Courses taken on Study Abroad programs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as are courses transferred in from other institutions. Courses that count towards the minor cannot also count toward Hallmarks requirements for Global Diversity or Global Citizenship. Additional courses must be taken in these categories.

Courses (choose 2) Course Title

Medical Spanish 202, 302 SPAN-202, 302

Courses (choose 2)

Spanish 101, 201, 301, 401 SPAN-101, 201, 301, 401
Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World GDIV-2XX

Multimedia and Visualization Minor

12 credits

This minor introduces students to the conceptual and technical issues involved in creating and producing multimedia and visualization projects. Emphasis will focus on the application of digital technologies to enhance the design and presentation process.

ARCH-324	Visualization: Experimental Modeling
ARCH-326	Visualization: Advanced Modeling
ARCH-415	Visualization: Multimedia
GRAPH-310	Digital Imaging and Photographic Manipulation

Photography Minor

12 credits

This minor provides a foundation in photographic techniques, processes, history and theory. Coursework focuses upon photography as a tool for the documentation, research and preservation of architecture as part of visual culture in its application to commercial, fashion, advertising and product design, and as a medium for self-expression.

Required courses:

POTO-101	Introduction to Photography: Black and White
POTO-102	Introduction to Photography: Digital
POTO-307	History of Photography

Plus one of the following:

POTO-436 POTO-201, POTO-204, POTO-205, PHOTO-302, PHOTO-303

Pre-MBA Minor for Business Majors

The Pre-M.B.A. minor for Business majors provides the opportunity to begin taking graduate-level business courses in the senior year, allowing students who have completed their Bachelor of Science Degree to complete a M.B.A degree in one year. This minor is for undergraduate business majors only.

Students may only begin taking graduate courses in senior year with prior approval of MBA program director.

Required Courses:

IMBA-627 Competitive Tech Intelligence
IMBA-628 Accounting for Management Decisions

Plus two additional courses (in consultation with upper level advisor and MBA program director)

Visual Studies Minor

12 credits

The Visual Studies minor introduces students to the design process through the application of the fundamental principles of design and drawing. Students will develop skills including: a sensitivity to value and color, experimentation with a variety of media, process methodologies, and problem solving strategies. A general survey of the philosophy and utility of CAD systems may be accomplished.

Required:

One of the following Design Studios:
VDES-101, ARFD-101, INDD-101, DSGF-103 or DSGF-423

One of the following Drawing Studios:
DRAW-101, VSDRAW-101 or ADFND-103

Any two of the following:
ARFD-102, ARFD-104, DSGF-203, CAD-201, CAD-204, CAD-206,
DRAW-201, DRAW-206, DRAW-303, or any course from a design major approved by the director of that program.

Pre-M.B.A. Minor for Non-Business Majors

18 credits

The Pre-M.B.A. minor for Non-Business majors provides students the opportunity to take two graduate-level business courses in their senior year, as well as other courses that position them to complete the M.B.A. in one year of full-time study following the completion of their bachelor’s degrees.
The Accounting (CPA) and Finance (CFA) M.B.A. options are typically limited to students with undergraduate degrees in accounting or finance. It is highly recommended that students interested in these fields consult with their academic advisors prior to enrolling in classes.
M.B.A. Program Director approval is required for graduate-level course registration.

The curriculum for non-business DEC students includes the following 18 credit hours of coursework:

MGMT-104	Management Foundations (1.5 credits)
MKTG -104	Marketing Foundations (1.5 credits)
IMBF-503	Foundations of Economic Analysis (3 credits)
IMBF-504	Financial and Managerial Accounting (1.5 credits)
IMBF-505	Financial Management (1.5 credits)
IMBF-508	Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions (1.5 credits)
IMBF-510	Operations Management (1.5 credits)
IMBA-627	Competitive Technical Intelligence (3 credits)
IMBA-628	Accounting for Management Decisions (3 credits)

*Students may take the undergraduate equivalent of these courses if needed to satisfy the minimum number of undergraduate credits (12 credits) required per semester to maintain federal financial aid eligibility.

Course numbers under 500 indicate that the course is an undergraduate business course. Course numbers beginning with “IMBF” indicate graduate master-level foundation courses, and course numbers beginning with “MBA” indicate graduate master-level courses.

Non-Business majors interested in the joint B.S./M.B.A. program should obtain a copy of the “Pre-M.B.A. Requirements for Non-Business Majors Planning Guide” from the Office of Graduate Studies in the College of Design Engineering and Commerce.

Psychology Minor

12 credits

All disciplines in the social sciences analyze human behavior on one level or another. Psychology’s uniqueness lies mainly in the fact that it is an experimental science. Students who minor in Psychology will study a body of knowledge about the causes of human and animal behavior and the experimental methods used to study behavior. Students completing this minor should be better able to understand their own behavior and the behavior of others in both work and leisure settings.

Required:

PSYC-101

Introduction to Psychology

Plus any three Psychology courses (chosen in consultation with a psychology faculty member).

Public Health Minor

12 credits

Public health may be an excellent minor for students in a variety of majors such as Environmental and Conservation Biology, Pre-medical Studies, Economics, Biology, Engineering and Environmental Sustainability.

The requirements for a minor in public health are:

HSCI-303 Public Health Issues
HSCI-304 Nutrition
BIOL-209 Medicinal Plants

And one of the following:

ISEM-304 Cultures of Health and Illness
ISEM-305 Healthcare Economics and Policy
PSYCH-222 Counseling
PSYCH-224 Psychology of Addiction
PSYCH-243 Human Sexuality
DMM-643 Public Health Implications of Disasters

Real Estate Development Minor

12 credits

This minor introduces the economic, social and physical issues inherent in environmentally and fiscally sustainable real estate and land-use development. Through real-world case studies presented by leading developers, coursework encompasses market analysis and valuation, finance and investment, legal issues of ownership and land-use, public-private partnerships, urban regeneration and adaptive reuse. Sustainable strategies inform a curriculum sensitive both to the ethical dimension of development and the parameters of a capital-driven market

Required Courses:
MRE 601 – Sustainable Real Estate Development Process

Choose one of the following:
MRE 620 – Case Study Studio: Urban Revitalization
MRE 6xx – Case Study: Commercial, Mixed-Use and Healthcare Facilities

Choose one of the following:
MRE 630 – Market Analysis and Valuation or MRE 615 – Finance and Investment
MRE 615 – Finance and Investment

Choose one of the following:
MRE 635 – Public Private Partnerships
GEOD625 – Internet GIS Technology for Design and Development
MRE635 – Public-Private Partnerships
MRExxx – Real Estate Law and Ethical Practices
MRExxx – Market Analysis and Valuation
MRE615 – Finance and Investment
MRE620 Case Study Studio: Urban Revitalization, Historic Neighborhoods
MRExxx Case Study Studio: Mixed-Use, Commercial and Healthcare

Social Sciences Minor

12 credits

Hallmarks Core requirements plus four additional courses approved by the Hallmarks Academic Associate Dean. Please see the Office of the Hallmarks Academic Associate Dean for more information.

Sustainable Design Minor

12 credits

The minor introduces students to the theory of sustainability and how it is applied in the built environment. Students will be grounded in the methodologies of sustainable design, learn to measure, predict and design for thermal comfort, adaptable opportunities and resilience across scales. Students will also learn how to design and calculate sustainable systems, and learn to evaluate, compare, perform life cycle analyses of materials.

Required Courses:

SDN 601 Sustainable Design Methodologies
SDN 602 Adaptive Design
SDN 603 Sustainable Systems
SDN 604 Green Materials & Life Cycle Assess

Textile Materials Technology Minor

12-16 credits

The TMT minor offers students an introduction to the process flow of fibers through finished products. A sequence of four courses will give a student the opportunity to understand the interdisciplinary nature of textile materials in a wide variety of disciplines and their potential capabilities and limitations.

Select one of the following:

TEXT-101	Survey of the Textile Industry
TEXT-104	Fiber and Yarn Studies

Select any three of the following:

KNIT-201	Knit Technology I
KNIT-205	Knit Technology II
WEAV-201	Weave Technology I
WEAV-301	Weave Technology II
TEXT-321	Nonwovens
TEXT-301	Textile Materials or
TEXC-242	Dyeing & Finishing or
TEXT-301	Coloring and Finishing
TEXC-338	Organic/Textile Chemistry

Web Design and Development Minor for Non-Graphic Design Students

IDD-510 Essentials of Interactive Design (Graduate Studio, 6 credits) OR DIGD-200 Fundamentals of Web Programming (3 credits) AND DIGD-206 Foundations of Web Design & Strategy (3 credits)
DIGD-307 Advanced Web Design & Strategy (3 credits)
DIGD-3XX Javascript Programming (3 credits) OR DIGD-403 Web Development (3 credits)

Web Design and Development Minor for Graphic Design Students

IDD-510 Essentials of Interactive Design (Graduate Studio, 6 credits) OR DIGD-200 Fundamentals of Web Programming (3 credits) AND DIGD-206 Foundations of Web Design & Strategy (3 credits)
DIGD-307 Advanced Web Design & Strategy (3 credits)
DIGD-3XX Javascript Programming (3 credits)

Concentrations

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics concentration in the IMBA program will allow students to integrate information technology (IT) in the development of business strategies in all areas of business that include accounting, finance, marketing, and general management. The concentration is intended to provide the analytical skills and knowledge that business professionals need to engage in innovative thinking and to gain competitive edge in the highly competitive global market place.

Financial Planning

The Financial Planning concentration in the MS in Taxation program will allow students who are interested in pursuing a career in taxation with a focus on personal financial planning. This curriculum of this track satisfies the educational requirements needed to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration

21 credits

Occupational therapy is a health care profession that helps people to maximize their functional independence after illness or injury. Occupational therapists (OTs) assist children with motor and learning needs to participate in school and everyday tasks. They help adults to develop strategies to manage the physical and emotional changes associated with long-term health needs. Therapy frequently involves assisting individuals to relearn old skills, develop new skills or adapt the environment to enable them to live more satisfying and independent lives.

Required:

BIOL-104/BIOL-104L	Biology II lecture/lab
PSYCH-213	Developmental Psychology
BIOL-201/BIOL-201L	Human Anatomy & Phys I lecture/lab
BIOL-202/BIOL-202L	Human Anatomy & Phys II lecture/lab
Plus two additional Psychology courses

Reframe knowledge of political, economic, environmental and cultural developments of the past to understand current U.S. and global issues.

Consider how the specific cultural values and achievements of different civilizations and societies shape the behavior and responses of individuals, groups, and nations.

Explain the significance of globalization and the social, political and economic implications of the global power dynamics that it creates.

Assemble and apply multiple perspectives and disciplinary concepts when addressing real-world challenges.