Dec 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Astronomy Minor


TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 12

The Astronomy Minor provides an in-depth overview of Astronomy from a mainly conceptual perspective. Any student wanting to learn more about the universe can earn the Minor in Astronomy regardless of their degree, including physics majors.

Minor Requirements


A minor in Astronomy consists of 12 credit hours.

GPA Requirements


A minimum 2.0 GPA average in the 12 credit hours is required for obtaining this minor.

Grading Requirement


A “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade for any course in the minor.

Other Information


None of the courses for the Astronomy minor count towards a Physics B.A. or B.S.

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