Of all the fields of study you might consider, communication is primary; it’s key to everything we do, especially jobs. Good communication to the oil that allows a machine to operate. Solid communicators find a platform to speak from and…
You can earn an International Relations minor from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration regardless of your major. This curriculum explores the role the global environment plays in shaping politics in the U.S. and abroad and a variety…
Child advocacy refers to a range of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations who speak out on the best interests of children. An individual or organization engaging in advocacy typically seeks to protect children’s rights which may be abridged or abused…
Career advancement in an increasingly diverse global society requires the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people from different cultures, ethnicities, nationalities, and social backgrounds. The field of sociology studies social life, social change, diverse communities and their interactions.…
Anthropology is the study of all humans, past and present. Per the American Anthropological Association, anthropology helps one to “understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history” as it draws from social, biological, and physical…
Anthropologists seek to understand humans and human cultural practices, from our beginnings to the present day. Those who are trained in anthropology use biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological aspects to consider how and why human cultural practices and biological makeup…
Provides photographic instruction pertinent to both commercial and fine art practices. Material covered will include film and digital technology as well as various lighting techniques.
If you are interested in discovering new ways to express yourself creatively within a supportive and collaborative environment, the Painting and Drawing minor may be ideal for you--no matter your major field of study. You’ll get hands-on experience, guided by…
This is a broad minor focusing on graphic design technology and theory. In professional practice, graphic designers develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as websites, motion graphic animations, advertisements, packaging, magazines, and logos. In this minor…
Art history minor is more than just the history of art; it’s an examination of civilization, both ancient and modern. As an Art History minor, you’ll be introduced to the history of Western Civilization through an examination of images, artifacts,…
A music minor is a great option for a student who is passionate about music--or at least curious about its origins and components--but who chooses to major in another field. Music is pervasive in society and in our personal lives,…
In professional practice, sculptors are intuitive and creative visual artists who work with a variety of materials that they carve, build, and cast to make a finished piece of art. A minor in Sculpture at AUM can provide a solid…
