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Minors

A minor is an excellent way to complement your major, broaden your academic experience, and develop specialized knowledge in an area of interest. Whether you are preparing for a specific career path, exploring a new field, or enhancing your qualifications for graduate or professional study, a minor can help you build valuable skills and perspectives that strengthen your overall education. Many minors emphasize practical, transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and cultural awareness—competencies that are highly valued across a wide range of professions. Students often find that a minor aligns naturally with their major coursework while also providing opportunities to explore interdisciplinary connections and expand their career options. Whether your goal is professional advancement, personal enrichment, or preparation for future study, adding a minor can bring greater depth, versatility, and distinction to your academic journey.

Counseling and Human Services Minor

The Counseling and Human Services minor offers a versatile foundation in human development, mental health literacy, and helping skills. Through coursework and a hands‑on capstone, students prepare for a wide range of careers in mental health, social services, education, and other helping professions.

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Addiction Counseling Minor

The Addiction Counseling minor prepares students for Level 1 Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) licensure through counseling skills training and coursework aligned with required competency areas. Students learn assessment, treatment planning, pharmacology, and how to support specialized populations. With a strong focus on rural communities, the minor equips students to serve individuals affected by substance use and to meet the needs of underserved areas.

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Interpersonal Development Minor

Successful relationships are key in today’s evolving workplace, but they don’t always come about naturally. With its focus on human development, human service, and communication, the Interpersonal Skills minor can amplify your major and round out your credentials as a competitive professional. In this minor, students cultivate relational, communication, and critical thinking skills for use in a wide range of settings. 

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