Overview
A minor is a formal aggregate of courses in a designated subject area distinct from and outside of the declared major. In other words, the minor is a pattern of courses similar to but less comprehensive than the major. The number of units required for a minor varies with each department - requirements are listed in each department's section of the catalog. Minors can only be granted for the same term in which the student graduates with an undergraduate degree. Minors will not be automatically dropped if the requirements have not been fulfilled by the term for which the student's graduation is posted. A minor is posted to the official transcript but does not appear on the diploma.
All minors require a 2.00-grade point average, a minimum of nine (9) units of the coursework required for the minor must be completed through regular enrollment at CSUSB, and six (6) units of the coursework required must be upper-division (3000-5999). Some minors require a higher minimum - check with the department for requirements.
Undergraduate students may submit a Minor request through their myCoyote Student Center. Please see the Change of Major/Minor Guide for instructions or view the instructional video to learn how to submit an online request.
The minor requirements will appear on your PAWS approximately two weeks after the form has been submitted. An email notification will be sent to your CSUSB email account once your PAWS is ready for viewing.
Impacted Minors
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
An impacted minor requires an application request to add an impacted minor to your current major. Because each impacted minor requires different eligibility requirements, students must apply and meet with an advisor within the impacted minor to determine eligibility. If the student is approved, the Application for Impacted Minor will be signed by the department chair as approval for submission to the Office of the Registrar for processing.
Students Submitting an Application for Impacted Minors
Step 1: Students seeking to add (or change to) an Impacted Minor must first seek approval and signature from the Department Chair (Psychology requires form reviewed by Academic Advisor.)
- Criminal Justice (Andrea Schoepfer, Department Chair)
- Psychology (Christina Hassija, Interim Department Chair) An Academic Advisor must review all student requests to declare Psychology as a minor before receiving the department chair's signature. Students should contact psycadvising@csusb.edu to initiate the review process.
Step 2: Student's approved request must be submitted to Office of the Registrar (evalinfo@csusb.edu) and include the following:
- Why are you making the request?
- Expected term and year of graduation
- Attached PDF form