Minors
Stand Out to Future Employers with a Minor
The School of Arts & Sciences offers almost fifty minors covering a variety of academic areas of interest. These minors provide you with an opportunity to study your other passions and can easily be added as a complement to your chosen major study. Most of the minors can be completed within 15-18 credits. Adding a minor offers you the opportunity to enhance your learning by focusing on a related discipline and it gives you a distinction that will make you stand out to a future employer in a unique way. Click here for more information about adding a minor.
American Studies Minor
American Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that critically examines American literature, culture, history, and society. Students complete 19 credits with course options from 15 disciplines across the university. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - American Studies Minor
Anthropology Minor
The Department offers a 15-credit minor in Anthropology. A minor in Anthropology provides you with immersion and understanding of a vast array of culturally diverse groups and communities. If you are interested in human origins, ancient worlds, or global community, the minor in Anthropology is for you. Get a comprehensive understanding of human societies, cultures, and customs, past and present. Anthropology not only helps you succeed in a very interconnected and complex world, but it helps you develop critical thinking and communication skills. It also gives you the confidence to work individually or as part of a group. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Anthropology Minor
Applied Ethics Minor
Few topics today are as relevant as ethics is to nearly every field, every career and every major. The Applied Ethics Minor adds an edge to the resume of students interested in law, business, medicine, education, social policy and the environment. With a foundation in the political and philosophical theories that define ethics, the "application" considers cases and real-world dilemmas that people face in an evolving society.
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Molloy University - Applied Ethics Minor
Applied Sociological Research Minor
The applied sociological research minor is designed to help students gain transferable knowledge and skills in empirical social science that they can use in support of communities, public and private organizations, and all types of industries. Applied sociology uses sociological concepts and techniques to improve human wellbeing and serve the needs of specific clients and communities. This training helps students learn to develop research findings that answer specific questions and translate them into solutions and interventions to address real world problems.
Students learn the basic foundations of social theory and research with a focus on putting sociology into practice and developing skills for communicating and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. They will also gain crucial skills in high demand by employers such as evaluating the impacts of a policy, establishing evidence-based guidelines, and gauging the needs of a population.
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Molloy University - Applied Sociological Research Minor
Art History Minor
The Art History minor enhances the historical and cultural knowledge of students in various disciplines, including Fine Arts, Visual Arts Education, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Gallery/Museum Studies, New Media and other areas. This minor provides students with a basic foundation for pursuing studies and training in fine arts, art history, gallery/museum administration and in diverse cultural institutions. Art History minor opens the door to a variety of jobs such as art dealer, museum curator, art journalist, gallery manager, art teacher, archivist, auctioneer and other careers. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Art History Minor
Art Therapy Minor
An Art Therapy minor will enhance the skills of students in a range of disciplines, including Fine Arts, Visual Arts Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Speech Pathology, Music Therapy, Social Work and Nursing. Students will use tactile-visual skills of artistic expression that promote social, emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual health. Two and three-dimensional art and theoretical conceptual materials are explored and examined within the use of arts for healing. This minor provides students with understanding and basic skills for pursuing further studies and training in creative arts therapies. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Art Therapy Minor
Bioethics Minor
Bioethics, the study of ethical issues related to medicine and the biological sciences, is a field of growing importance and popularity. Students pursuing careers in health care, human services, or the biological sciences benefit from the study of ethical issues that they may encounter in their future careers. Additionally, all students can benefit from the study of ethical topics they will encounter in their future lives as individuals, global citizens, and ethical leaders. The bioethics minor equips students with the ability to critically analyze major ethical issues in bioethics related to medical ethics, the health of the broader community, the value-laden nature of medicine and science, and bias and discrimination in health care.
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Molloy University - Bioethics Minor
Biology Minor
The Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science department offers a minor in Biology that will prepare you for a variety of scientific and healthcare careers. The biology minor is available to any major and requires 18 credits, including 2 semesters of either Anatomy and Physiology or General Biology, Microbiology and 6 additional credits in biology at the 2000-level or above. Nursing majors, after successfully completing their required biology courses, need only to complete an additional 4 credits in Biology to earn the biology minor. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Biology Minor
Chemistry Minor
The Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science department offers a minor in Chemistry that will prepare you for a variety of scientific and healthcare careers. The chemistry minor is earned upon successful completion of the Pre-Professional Medical Programs and General Biology track of the Biology B.S. degree. The Chemistry minor is also available to any major and requires 18 credits of chemistry courses, which include semesters of Inorganic Chemistry and 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry. Students minoring in Chemistry may not also minor in Physical Science. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Chemistry Minor
Child Life Minor
The minor in "Child Life" is designed specifically for healthcare, education or social service students, or for those who aim at having a career working with children. The growing presence of "Child Life" departments in hospitals has generated a demand for professionals with a "Child Life" background. The following six required minor courses and the additional four general education courses expose a student to ten courses in the educational background of a "Child Life" professional.
Computer Information Systems Minor
For students seeking employment in a wide variety of professional fields, this program offers an orientation toward the practical aspects of computer programming and the use of computers for solving problems in our complex industrial society.
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Molloy University - Computer Information Systems Minor
Computer Science Minor
This is designed to give students sufficient background and knowledge for further studies in graduate school or for positions involving computer programming.
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Molloy University - Computer Science Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
The Criminal Justice department offers a minor in Criminal Justice that will prepare you for a variety of law enforcement and legal careers. A minor in criminal justice introduces students to all aspects of the criminal justice system and an understanding of the origins of criminal behavior.
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Molloy University - Criminal Justice Minor
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Minor
The Department of Criminal Studies in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business have co-developed a minor in Cybersecurity. It is built on a comprehensive understanding of the field that will have practical application. The program of study provides students with knowledge of computer security, basic information on computers, networking skills, understanding the internet, learning how to do investigations, knowledge of the law, understanding forensics and more. Students will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to enter the field of cybersecurity. Students completing the minor will receive a certificate indicating their newly learned skill as well as having the notation of the minor on their transcripts.
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Molloy University - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Minor
Digital Arts Minor
The knowledge and skills offered by the Digital Art minor aligns with the needs of students who are pursuing a variety of majors such as Business Management, Communications, Computer Science, Fashion Industry, Graphic Design, Marketing, New Media, Psychology and the Sciences. The courses provide opportunities for basic exploration in the areas of digital art encompassing the Adobe Creative Suite software programs of Illustrator and Photoshop through a variety of fine arts, illustration and graphic design projects. The Digital Art minor provides students with skills for further study in photography, graphic design and advertising. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Digital Art Minor
Diversity and Inclusion Studies Minor
The Diversity and Inclusion Studies minor, a 15-credit minor, is an interdisciplinary program of study allowing you to develop an understanding of the components of diversity, inclusion, power and privilege, which include intersectional identities impacted by race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, religion, language, social class, aging, and disability. This minor supports any major/profession that involves encounters, interactions, and work with diverse populations and is available regardless of your choice in major. Employers are seeking to hire employees who have gained an understanding and appreciation of efforts toward DEI.
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Molloy University - Diversity and Inclusion Studies Minor
Earth Science Minor
The Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science department offers a minor in Earth Science that will prepare you for a variety of scientific careers. The Earth Science minor is available to any major and requires 15 credits. Courses include an introduction to environmental issues, earth systems science and astronomy. For more information on minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Earth Science Minor
English Literature Minor
The English Literature minor introduces students to American and British literary traditions. Students also have the option of taking courses in film, graphic novels, creative writing, and professional writing.
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Molloy University - English Literature Minor
Environmental Studies Minor
The Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science department offers a minor in Environmental Studies that will prepare you for a variety of scientific careers. The Environmental studies minor is available to any major and requires 15 credits. Courses include an introduction to environmental issues, earth systems science, ecology and geography.
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Molloy University - Environmental Studies Minor
Film and Television Minor
The Communications department offers a minor in Film and Television that will prepare you for a variety of careers in the media industry. Students will take hands-on courses in screenwriting and video production and editing to create several short films and documentaries.
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Molloy University - Film and Television Minor
Forensic Studies Minor
A minor in forensic science from the criminal justice and legal studies department equips students with a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of forensic science, evidence-based critical thinking, and comprehensive knowledge of the ethical and practical considerations involved in case reports and testimony in this field.
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Molloy University - Forensic Studies Minor
Game Studies Minor
The Communications department now offers a Game Studies minor. The ascendancy of gaming as a mainstream, professional career option offers opportunities that require new media skills and acute awareness of contemporary issues and debates in this rapidly growing industry. Through hands-on learning experiences, students will learn game design fundamentals as well as media production skills, common practices, and ethics related to careers in gaming and live streaming. New Media majors can pursue a concentration in game studies or majors from any program can minor.
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Molloy University - Game Studies Minor
Gender Studies Minor
The Sociology department offers a minor in Gender Studies that will prepare you for a variety of careers.
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Molloy University - Gender Studies Minor
Graphic Design Minor
The knowledge offered by the Graphic Design minor aligns with the needs of students who are pursuing a variety of majors such as Marketing, Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology, Communications and New Media. The courses offered will provide the opportunity to consolidate the theoretical skills of the student's major with the tactile-visual skills inherent to Graphic Design, such as effective logotype-branding creation, typography, editorial and advertising layout, package design and two- and three-dimensional animation within the constantly expanding world of digital arts. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Graphic Design Minor
History Minor
The minor in history provides students with a solid foundation in United States and European history (12 credits) with the opportunity to also take electives (6 credits) in areas such as World History. A minor in History would be valuable to students who wish to attend Law School, enter the business world, or become a journalist, political scientist, librarian, or sociologist, among other careers. History students learn how to examine change over time, put major issues into perspective. and to critically read documents, skills which employers and graduate schools highly prize.
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Molloy University - History Minor
Irish Studies Minor
The Irish Studies minor offered by Interdisciplinary Studies will prepare you for a variety of careers. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Irish Studies Minor
Italian Minor
In today's globalized and interconnected world, being able to be competent in a foreign language and culture is a crucial asset. Graduates with foreign language skills and international understanding are better prepared to participate and succeed in the global community. Upon completing the Minor in Italian, students will have attained fluency in the language and competence in the Italian culture, as they become more globally engaged and cross-culturally aware citizens. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Italian Minor
Journalism Minor
The journalism minor provides students with a foundation in newswriting, feature writing, and digital, visual, and auditory iterations of journalistic work. The courses offered provide students with the practical skills necessary to pursue internships and career opportunities in journalism.
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Molloy University - Journalism Minor
Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
The Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino cultures and societies, including history, language, economics, politics, literature, and arts. This interdisciplinary knowledge and cross-cultural skills can be applied in a wide array of fields such as community advocacy, business, education, public policy, health sciences, journalism, and the arts, among others. This minor is designed for students in any program of Major who want to complement their knowledge and skills with the study of LALS.
The minor in Latin American and Latino Studies is a six-course minor (18 credit hours). Students have the opportunity to take courses on Latin American and Latino studies taught by faculty members from a wide range of departments at Molloy University.
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Molloy University - Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
Legal Studies Minor
The Legal Studies minor provides students with a foundation in law and its practical application. Individuals seeking to work in the legal professions or as a paralegal*, those pursuing law school and students whose careers will interact with the law can all benefit from this course of study. Successful completion of the minor automatically earns the student a Molloy Paralegal Studies Certificate. Students can be job ready when they graduate with the minor and certificate.
* Paralegals work directly under the supervision and direction of an attorney and may not give legal advice or otherwise engage in the practice of law.
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Molloy University - Legal Studies Minor
Mathematics Minor
The Mathematics and Computer Science department offers a minor in Mathematics that will prepare you for a variety of careers.
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Molloy University - Mathematics Minor
Music Minor
The School of Arts and Sciences offers a Music Minor that gives students a holistic overview of the discipline of music. Students can choose up to 11 credits of elective courses in music, which may include applied lessons in an instrument or voice, courses related to the history and performance practice of music, courses in music theory, and courses that make use of music technology, and music creation. Students may also join one of our ensembles, which include the Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Opera Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, and Molloy Sinfonietta. Auditions are required for performance in our ensembles. A financial stipend is offered for qualified students performing in an ensemble..
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Molloy University - Music Minor
New Media Minor
The Communications department offers a flexible minor in New Media designed to enhance your digital skills. Required courses for the minor provide essential knowledge, and a variety of electives allow specialization in areas like content creation, social media, digital strategy, and more. This minor is an excellent choice for anyone who will be working closely with digital media technology in their career.
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Molloy University - New Media Minor
Philosophy Minor
Whether to gain an edge in the job market or to strengthen the student's major field of study, a minor in Philosophy does both.
The Philosophy Minor at Molloy College provides a student who has an interest in philosophy with the rare opportunity to enhance the educational experience and to give the student's resume that extra something to acquire that "dream career" in an ever-increasingly competitive job market.
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Molloy University - Philosophy Minor
Photography Minor
The Photography minor introduces students to the range of photographic processes, technologies and conceptual practices using digital techniques of Adobe Photoshop, and other applications to create a body of work. Students gain knowledge, experiences, technical aspects of digital photography and processes of digital imaging, editing and production. After acquiring digital skills, students can pursue further study, or employment in commercial and industrial photography, scientific photography, travel photography, contemporary art, fashion industry, magazine publishing and graphic design. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Photography Minor
Physical Science Minor
The Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science department offers a minor in Physical Science that will prepare students for a variety of scientific careers. The Physical Sciences minor is earned upon successful completion of the Pre-Allied Medical Programs track of the biology B.S. degree. The Physical Sciences minor is also available to any major and requires 17 credits which include 2 semesters of Inorganic Chemistry and 2 semesters of General Physics. For more information on minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Physical Science Minor
Political Science Minor
The minor in political science provides students with a solid foundation in the political systems of the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. A minor in Political Science would be useful to students interested in earning a law degree, entering the business world, working in the health professions, or becoming an historian, journalist, or social worker, among other careers. Political scientists study how politics and power work, and also critically examine political trends, which are skills that would be beneficial to a variety of employers.
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Molloy University - Political Science Minor
Professional Communications Minor
The Communications department offers a minor in Professional Communications that will prepare you for a variety of careers in any organizational setting. Students will take courses in public relations and advertising producing press releases, social media and ad campaigns, as well as media kits for many professional industries.
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Molloy University - Professional Communications Minor
Psychology Minor
Students interested in additional study in Psychology, with a general focus, should register for a Psychology minor. The Psychology department offers a minor in Psychology that will prepare you for a variety of careers. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Sociology Minor
The Sociology Minor enhances students’ knowledge of human behavior, social interactions, and of the social forces that shape our world, equipping them not only with a profound understanding of society but also with skills in research, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The Sociology Minor exposes students to the fundamentals of sociological theories and concepts, as well as to a variety of research methods, and trains them to apply a holistic perspective on pressing social issues such as inequality, globalization, and social change. This minor is suitable for students who want to pursue careers in human services and social work, education and teaching, nonprofit and advocacy, public policy and government, market research, data analysis, and human resources.
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Molloy University - Sociology Minor
Spanish Minor
In today's globalized and interconnected world, being able to be competent in a second language and culture is a crucial asset. Graduates with foreign language skills and international understanding are better prepared to participate and succeed in the global community. Upon completing the Minor in Spanish, students will have attained fluency in the language and competence in the Hispanic cultures, as they become more globally engaged and cross-culturally aware citizens. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Spanish Minor
Spanish for the Health Professions Minor
The minor in Spanish for Health Professions is designed specifically for healthcare students or those who aim at having a career in health-related fields. The growing presence of Hispanics in the United States has generated a demand for professionals with the linguistic skills to help a Spanish-speaking clientele. This minor is inestimably useful not only for Nursing students, but also for students in other departments, such as Allied Health, Biology, Music Therapy, Psychology, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology. Students are able to complete this minor in its entirety at the Rockville Centre campus. They can also take either up to six or nine credits in Spain by enrolling in the Molloy Summer Study Abroad Program at the University of León to count towards this minor. However, students must take at last nine (9) credits at the Molloy campus for this minor (SPA 3150 and SPA 3240 among them). For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Spanish for the Health Professions Minor
Studio Art Minor
A Studio Art minor will strengthen and benefit students in various disciplines such as Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Art Therapy and Social Work. Students will complete foundation studio art classes such as Two-Dimensional Design, Drawing, Three-Dimensional Design and other art courses. Students will use fundamental art concepts and techniques to explore, experiment and develop individual creative expression. A Studio Art minor provides students with art foundational skills to further their studies in fine art, visual arts education and art therapy. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Studio Art Minor
Sustainability Policies and Practices Minor
The Sustainability Policies and Practices minor offered by Interdisciplinary Studies will prepare you for a variety of careers. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Sustainability Policies and Practices Minor
Theatre Minor
The Theatre Minor offers students the opportunity for concentrated studies through a selection of courses in theatre, historical drama, drama criticism and creative drama. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Theatre Minor
Theology & Religious Studies Minor
The Theology and Religious Studies department offers a minor in Theology & Religious Studies that will prepare you for a variety of careers. For more information on the minor requirements click here:
Molloy University - Theology and Religious Studies Minor
Writing Minor
The Writing minor provides students with a foundation in composition and the history of the English language. Students have the option of completing courses in creative writing, journalism, professional writing, and screenwriting.
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