Minor and Specialization Requirements
All singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization in a discipline outside of the Newhouse School. Dually enrolled Newhouse students are not required to complete a minor or specialization but may add one if they choose.
Minors
A minor is an official program of study, just like a major. It appears on the transcript and student record. Credit and course requirements, as well as application and admission requirements, for each minor can be found online in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Minor declaration forms are available online. Some minors require supplementary application materials. Visit each minor’s website for requirements.
Specializations
A specialization, unlike a minor, is not an official program. It will not appear on the transcript or student record, though the completed courses will appear on the transcript. A specialization is a substitute for a minor in an area where no official minor exists. It is an 18-credit requirement consisting minimally of six cohesive courses, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
Petitions to declare a specialization are available online.
Bandier Professional Specialization
Bandier students are required to complete a multi-disciplinary, pre-determined Professional Specialization to further develop their knowledge of the music industry.
The Bandier Professional Specialization consists of the following courses:
| ACC 201 | Essentials of Accounting |
| CRS 325 | Presentational Speaking |
| EEE 370 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| MAR 301 | Essentials of Marketing |
| MUI 205 | Music Industry I |
| MUI 206 | Music Industry II |
Bandier students do not need to declare the Professional Specialization as it is already required of the Bandier degree program.
Notes
Students must check with departments for minor deadlines, GPA, and course prerequisite requirements.
Students should begin coursework for their minor or specialization no later than the beginning of junior year.
Newhouse courses may not be used to fulfill minor or specialization requirements.
Courses that apply towards the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Global Experience requirements can also apply towards a minor or specialization if they fit those requirements.
Minors and specializations can include no more than one course from transfer credit or test credit, such as Advanced Placement.
Some minors carry additional program fees each semester. Students should consult SU’s Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies on the Bursar’s website for specific information about minor fees under each college.
All singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization in a discipline outside of the Newhouse School. Dually enrolled Newhouse students are not required to complete a minor or specialization but may add one if they choose.
Minors
A minor is an official program of study, just like a major. It appears on the transcript and student record. Credit and course requirements, as well as application and admission requirements, for each minor can be found online in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Minor declaration forms are available online. Some minors require supplementary application materials. Visit each minor’s website for requirements.
Specializations
A specialization, unlike a minor, is not an official program. It will not appear on the transcript or student record, though the completed courses will appear on the transcript. A specialization is a substitute for a minor in an area where no official minor exists. It is an 18-credit requirement consisting minimally of six cohesive courses, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
Petitions to declare a specialization are available online.
Bandier Professional Specialization
Bandier students are required to complete a multi-disciplinary, pre-determined Professional Specialization to further develop their knowledge of the music industry.
The Bandier Professional Specialization consists of the following courses:
| ACC 201 | Essentials of Accounting |
| CRS 325 | Presentational Speaking |
| EEE 370 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| MAR 301 | Essentials of Marketing |
| MUI 205 | Music Industry I |
| MUI 206 | Music Industry II |
Bandier students do not need to declare the Professional Specialization as it is already required of the Bandier degree program.
Notes
Students must check with departments for minor deadlines, GPA, and course prerequisite requirements.
Students should begin coursework for their minor or specialization no later than the beginning of junior year.
Newhouse courses may not be used to fulfill minor or specialization requirements.
Courses that apply towards the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Global Experience requirements can also apply towards a minor or specialization if they fit those requirements.
Minors can include no more than one course from transfer credit or test credit, such as Advanced Placement.
Some minors carry additional program fees each semester. Students should consult SU’s Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies on the Bursar’s website for specific information about minor fees under each college.
All singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization in a discipline outside of the Newhouse School. Dually enrolled Newhouse students are not required to complete a minor or specialization but may add one if they choose.
Minors
A minor is an official program of study, just like a major. It appears on the transcript and student record. Credit and course requirements, as well as application and admission requirements, for each minor can be found online in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Minor declaration forms are available online. Some minors require supplementary application materials. Visit each minor’s website for requirements.
Specializations
A specialization, unlike a minor, is not an official program. It will not appear on the transcript or student record, though the completed courses will appear on the transcript. A specialization is a substitute for a minor in an area where no official minor exists. It is an 18-credit requirement consisting minimally of six cohesive courses, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
Petitions to declare a specialization are available online.
Bandier Professional Specialization
Bandier students are required to complete a multi-disciplinary, pre-determined Professional Specialization to further develop their knowledge of the music industry.
The Bandier Professional Specialization consists of the following courses:
| ACC 201 | Essentials of Accounting |
| CRS 325 | Presentational Speaking |
| EEE 370 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| MAR 301 | Essentials of Marketing |
| MUI 205 | Music Industry I |
| MUI 206 | Music Industry II |
Bandier students do not need to declare the Professional Specialization as it is already required of the Bandier degree program.
Notes
Students must check with departments for minor deadlines, GPA, and course prerequisite requirements.
Students should begin coursework for their minor or specialization no later than the beginning of junior year.
Newhouse courses may not be used to fulfill minor or specialization requirements.
Courses that apply towards the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Global Experience requirements can also apply towards a minor or specialization if they fit those requirements.
Minors can include no more than one course from transfer credit or test credit, such as Advanced Placement.
Some minors carry additional program fees each semester. Students should consult SU’s Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies on the Bursar’s website for specific information about minor fees under each college.
All singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization in a discipline outside of the Newhouse School. Dually enrolled Newhouse students are not required to complete a minor or specialization but may add one if they choose.
Minors
A minor is an official program of study, just like a major. It appears on the transcript and student record. Credit and course requirements, as well as application and admission requirements, for each minor can be found online in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Minor declaration forms are available online. Some minors require supplementary application materials. Visit each minor’s website for requirements.
Specializations
A specialization, unlike a minor, is not an official program. It will not appear on the transcript or student record, though the completed courses will appear on the transcript. A specialization is a substitute for a minor in an area where no official minor exists. It is an 18-credit requirement consisting minimally of six cohesive courses, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
Petitions to declare a specialization are available online.
Bandier Professional Specialization
Bandier students are required to complete a multi-disciplinary, pre-determined Professional Specialization to further develop their knowledge of the music industry.
The Bandier Professional Specialization consists of the following courses:
| ACC 201 | Essentials of Accounting |
| CRS 325 | Presentational Speaking |
| EEE 370 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| MAR 301 | Essentials of Marketing |
| MUI 205 | Music Industry I |
| MUI 206 | Music Industry II |
Bandier students do not need to declare the Professional Specialization as it is already required of the Bandier degree program.
Notes
Students must check with departments for minor deadlines, GPA, and course prerequisite requirements.
Students should begin coursework for their minor or specialization no later than the beginning of junior year.
Newhouse courses may not be used to fulfill minor or specialization requirements.
Courses that apply towards the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Global Experience requirements can also apply towards a minor or specialization if they fit those requirements.
Minors can include no more than one course from transfer credit or test credit, such as Advanced Placement.
Some minors carry additional program fees each semester. Students should consult SU’s Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies on the Bursar’s website for specific information about minor fees under each college.