Purdue University: A Guide to Minors and Academic Programs

Purdue University offers a wide array of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates and minors. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the minors available at Purdue University, along with information about other academic programs and pre-professional studies.

What is a Minor?

A minor is a specialized sequence of coursework in a field of study outside a student's major. It is a less extensive program than a major, typically consisting of a minimum of 15 credit hours. Minors can be either:

Comprehensive study in a single discipline
Interdisciplinary study focusing on a single theme

For specific information and details about each minor, students should contact an academic advisor in the relevant department.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Purdue University awards various bachelor's degrees to students who complete a designated four-year undergraduate program. These degrees include:

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Associate's Degree Programs

Students who complete a designated two-year program are awarded an Associate of Science (AS) degree.

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Certificate Programs

Certificates are available in specific fields of study, offering focused training and expertise. Examples of certificate programs include:

Animation
Film/TV
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Early Childhood Education
Exceptional Needs: Intense Intervention
Executive Coaching and Leadership
International Agriculture
Non-Profit Administration
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Online Programs

Purdue University's Online Programs offer accelerated degree programs for working adults, leading to certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or a Bachelor of Social Work degree.

Graduate Programs

The graduate school at Purdue University offers a variety of programs, including certificates, credentials, master's degrees (MA, MBA, MEd), and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

Professional and Pre-Professional Programs

Students interested in professions such as theology, law, medicine, dentistry, engineering, journalism, and library science can pursue their liberal arts preparation at Purdue University. Professional schools often prefer students with a liberal arts degree.

Pre-Law Preparation

Acceptance into law school depends on undergraduate grades, LSAT scores, and references. Law schools emphasize a liberal arts education, recommending courses that enhance reading comprehension, writing skills, and logical thinking. Recommended areas of study include English, history, philosophy, communications, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology.

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Pre-Medical Study

Medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary schools base acceptance on undergraduate grades, admission test scores (MCAT, DAT, OAT, or VCAT), and references. While medical schools accept students from various majors, pre-medical students often major in biology or chemistry with electives in other liberal arts areas.

Recommended courses include:

BI 161/L, 222/L, 321/L, 342/L
CH 161/L, 162/L, 263/L, 264/L
PH 211/L, 212/L
MA 151 or 171

Other recommended courses include BI 241/L, 242/L, 371/L, 432/L, 462/L; CH 411; MA 171, 172; PY 111; and SO 111.

Students interested in pharmacy or physician’s assistant programs should follow pre-medical course recommendations and refer to the admissions criteria of the professional schools of interest. Students interested in physical therapy may pursue a major in exercise and movement science and refer to admissions criteria of the appropriate professional schools for additional recommended electives. Students interested in the doctor of occupational therapy may pursue any undergraduate degree, taking care to complete undergraduate prerequisite courses required by the graduate program of interest.

Pre-Veterinary Study

Veterinary school acceptance is based on undergraduate grades, GRE scores, experiential learning, and references. Pre-veterinary students often major in biology, with additional courses in agribusiness.

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Recommended courses include:

BI 161/L, 222/L, 261/L, 321/L, 432/L, 451
CH 161/L, 162/L, 263/L, 264/L, 411
MA 151
PH 211/L, 212/L

Other recommended courses include AG 231/L, 241, 321/L (=BI 322/L), 351/L, 373 (=BI 373), BA 232, 252, 331, BI 322/L 371/L, 422/L, and ES 211/L.

Professional Teacher Education Program

Purdue University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education for its courses in the liberal arts and teacher education, leading to Indiana teacher licensing in elementary education (P-6), middle school education (5-8), and secondary education (5-12).

Students can complete programs with licensing for:

Elementary education (P-6)
Dual licensure in elementary education (P-6) and special education (mild intervention) (P-12)
Dual licensure in elementary education (P-6) and P-12 certification for teaching English Learners (ELs)
Dual licensure in elementary education (P-6) and middle school education (5-8) in language arts, mathematics, social studies, or science.

Specific Bachelor of Science Programs

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management: Prepares students for supervisory positions in the aviation industry, focusing on business, leadership, and communication skills.
Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight: Develops foundational knowledge of professional flight, including aviation law, airspace management, and commercial air transportation, with a focus on aviation safety.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting: Covers accounting principles, tax laws, financial statements, asset management, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Concentrations include Auditing/Forensic Accountancy, Managerial Accountancy, Public Accountancy, and Tax Accountancy.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Manufacturing: Focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, 3D printing, and robotics.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Supply Chain Management: Prepares students for managerial roles in the global supply chain industry, emphasizing leadership skills and international complexities.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Provides knowledge, technical skills, and decision-making abilities for a wide range of career paths. Concentrations include Aviation Management, Business Development, Construction Management, Digital and Social Media Management, Financial Analysis, FinTech, Global Marketing Management, Hospitality Sustainability, Human Resources, Information System Management, Management, Procurement, Project Management, Real Estate, Sport Entertainment Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and Wealth Management and Financial Planning.
Bachelor of Science in Finance: Covers fiscal planning, corporate finance, banking, economic markets, and investment management. Concentrations include FinTech, General Finance, Real Estate, and Wealth Management and Financial Planning.
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management: Prepares students for management-level positions with skills in budgeting, operations, and supervision. Concentrations include Business Development, Construction Management, Decision Management, Financial Analysis, Global Business, Global Marketing Management, Hospitality Sustainability, Human Resources, Information Systems Management, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Sport Entertainment Management, and Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Specific Associate of Applied Science Programs

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting: Focuses on accounting theories and principles, communication, and networking skills for entry-level opportunities.
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration: Focuses on business and management theories and principles, preparing students for various fields. Concentrations include Business, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism Services, Information Processing, Office Management, Retail Management, Sales, Small Business Management, Small Group Management, and Sport Entertainment Management.

Doctoral Programs

Doctor of Business Administration: Enhances business careers with advanced analytical and research skills to solve complex business problems. Concentrations include Accounting, Custom Option, Finance, Management, and Marketing.

ExcelTrack® Programs

ExcelTrack® Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: A self-paced option for earning a BS in Business Administration faster and for less tuition, ideal for students with college credit or experience.
ExcelTrack® Master of Business Administration: A self-paced option for earning an MBA faster and for less tuition, suitable for students with college credit or experience.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Graduate Certificate in Accounting: Explores key accounting areas such as accounting and financial reporting systems, business law, auditing techniques, and cost accounting.
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources: Includes courses focused on employment and labor law, talent development, and recruitment and assessment models.
Graduate Certificate in Project Management: Studies project initiation, planning, execution, cost and scheduling, and risk and quality assessment.
Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate: Explores employee recruitment, training and development, compensation and reward systems, and employment law.

Master's Degree Programs

Master of Business Administration: Develops real-world skills for leadership and management positions. Concentrations include Finance, Global Business, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, and Project Management.
Master of Science in Accounting: Develops accounting skills and expertise for professional credentials and industry certifications. Concentrations include Private/Corporate Accounting CMA Track, Public Accounting CPA Track, and Tax.
Master of Science in Finance: Develops advanced technical knowledge and skills in finance, including corporate finance, investment management, and banking. Concentrations include Personal Financial Planning and Strategic Financial and Treasury Intelligence.
Master of Science in Management and Leadership: Provides training in leadership skills through assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects. Concentrations include Global Business, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Leadership, Military Leadership, Organizational Design and Development, and Project Management.

Experiential Learning

Purdue University emphasizes experiential learning through competitions and community partnerships. Small Business Consulting students work with small businesses, and marketing students implement Google AdWords campaigns for local companies. The Center for Business and Economic Development Solutions allows students to work alongside faculty to solve real-world business problems.

Accreditation

All undergraduate programs in the College of Business are nationally accredited at the highest levels.

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