Some Clemson minors can be completed in as little as one full summer term. In these programs, courses are sequenced across the summer in a way that allows students to finish the entire minor in one summer.
Minors in One Summer
These minors include:
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Political Science
- Construction Science and Management
- Architecture (one prerequisite must be completed in the fall)
- Historic Preservation
Many of these minors pair well with a variety of majors, and some of the required courses may also count toward major requirements. For students who are considering changing a major, adding a minor can also be a practical way to explore a new field of study before declaring a full major.
Minors Over Several Summers
Summer can also be a helpful option for students who have already declared a minor or want to begin one but have limited course availability during the fall and spring semesters. Some minors can be completed through a combination of summers. While all required courses for these minors are typically offered during the summer, prerequisite requirements may prevent students from finishing them in a single summer term. These minors include:
- Accounting
- Animal and Veterinary Services
- Biological Sciences
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Financial Management
- Historic Preservation
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Brand Communication
- Sports Communication
- Cybersecurity
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Political and Legal Theory
- Public Policy
- Wildlife and Fisheries Biology (students should take WFB 3000 during the summer)
Students who are interested in declaring a minor or changing their major should first speak with their academic advisor to make sure the plan fits their overall degree requirements. After that, they can submit an Undergraduate Change of Program request through the Student Records tab in iROAR to declare the minor and register for summer courses.
