Majors, etc.
The New England Studies minor (18 credits), coordinated by the Department of Art, requires students take either NES 200 or 300 and elect at least one course from each of the following four categories. Aesthetic Dimensions: ENG 347. Cultural Patterns: APG 317; ENG 337; PSC 221. Historical Dimensions: HIS 335, 346, 362. Physical Dimensions: BIO […]
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The interdisciplinary minor in medieval studies (18 credits) offers students an understanding of the historical, cultural, and social forces of the Middle Ages (approximately 500 to 1500 C.E.). The societies of medieval Europe and its Mediterranean neighbors began the first universities, established the nation-state, developed extended fictional narrative and the idea of romantic love, and laid […]
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The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a number of undergraduate courses in linguistics. Students may minor in linguistics by completing 18 credits as approved by the department. Overall URI minimum requirements for a minor apply.
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The leadership studies minor (18 credits) is based on a broad cross-disciplinary philosophy of leadership. Its goal: To prepare students for leadership roles and responsibilities. The minor will provide students with opportunities to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership that includes understanding of self, others, and community, as well as the acceptance of […]
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A minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies is available for students who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as issues affecting Latinx and Caribbean-American communities in the U.S. This interdisciplinary minor requires a total of 18 credits across multiple departments and programs in the […]
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Students declaring a minor in justice, law, and society must complete a minimum of 18 credits from selected courses in criminal justice, social justice, and law. At least three credits must be completed in each of the three groups. Several of the courses identified have prerequisites that are not included in the minor; students are […]
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Students pursuing a minor in Japanese language and culture must complete a total of 18 credits of Japanese language or Japanese culture or Japanese history. Of the 18 credits, 12 credits must be at the 200-level or above (JPN 205, 206, 305, 306, 310, 497; HIS 375). The credits students earn by attending either the […]
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The hunger studies minor prepares students for leadership roles in understanding and eradicating hunger. Requirements include 18 credits (at least 12 at the 200-level or above), nine of which will be core courses, including the introductory course HSS/PSY 130G; up to three 1-3-credit internships; and a 3-credit capstone course, HDF 434, which will include one […]
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The Bachelor of Science program in Human Development and Family Studies is the recommended major for a gerontology minor. For students in other majors, there is also the opportunity to do a less-specialized study in aging by declaring a minor in gerontology. A gerontology minor requires 18 or more credits in aging-related studies approved by […]
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The international development minor is available to undergraduates interested in employment overseas or in domestic enterprises with international operations. Students choosing this minor must complete 18 credits, with a maximum of six credits at the 100 or 200 level. The minor is administered by the Department of Marine Affairs.
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