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Minor Programs

Minor Programs in the Department of Humanities

LCU Department of Humanities offers several minor programs to add a robust specialization to any degree program:

  • Minor in Creative Writing
  • Minor in Law and Government
  • Minor in English
  • Minor in History
  • Minor in Humanities
  • Minor in Film Studies (NEW)
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Minor in Film Studies

In our increasingly visual world, knowledge of film and video is important to many aspects of communication. The interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies can be added to any undergraduate degree to help teach a critical mindset regarding films and videos. Students will learn to interpret and understand film techniques and can focus on either criticism of film or film production.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators is very good. An entry-level bachelor’s degree in a related field is all that is required, along with some technical experience, and the job outlook for 2019-2029 is estimated at 18% growth, “much faster than average.” These are not the only careers that could use this skill. For instance, many organizations hire people with understanding of film to help with their websites and training videos, and graduates from LCU have gone on to create their own film and production businesses.

The 18-hour Minor in Film Studies includes the following required courses:

  • ENG 3326 Introduction to Film Studies
  • ENG 4326 Literature and Film
  • Internship in Media/Film (HUM, COM or DMA 4330)
  • Choose three additional courses from the following:
    • ENG 4313 Studies in Drama
    • COM 3331 Television Production
    • COM 3350 Worship Media Production
    • DMA 1300 Intro to Digital Media
    • DMA 2343 Motion Graphics
    • DMA 2344 Multimedia Design
    • DMA 3311 Digital Video
    • ENG 4352 Special Topics in Film
    • Another film-oriented course with permission of Film Studies minor advisor

Several majors would be enhanced with a Minor in Film Studies:

  • B.A. in Music with a Worship Ministry Emphasis
  • B.A. in Digital Media Applications
  • B.A. in Mass Media
  • B.A. in English with a Creative Writing, Journalism, or Literature Emphasis

The Minor in Film Studies can be added to any bachelor’s degree.

Contact Dr. Ronna Privett in the Humanities office (ronna.privett@lcu.edu) for more information on adding this minor.

Minor in Law and Government

The Minor in Law and Government helps students interested in pursuing law school following graduation. Although many students interested in studying the law choose to major in Government, History, or Business, there is no specific major required to be accepted to a graduate law school program. This minor helps provide the strong humanities background that is preferred by most law schools and that can help with the LSAT test.

Students choosing the Minor in Law and Government should request an “Add Minor” form from the Department of Humanities. With the help of a Law and Government advisor from the Department of Humanities, students will choose six courses from the following:

  • Government
  • Political Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • BUA 4301 Business Law

The Minor in Law and Government can be added to any bachelor’s degree.

Several majors would be enhanced with a Minor in Law and Government:

  • Bachelor in Business Administration
  • BBA in Economics
  • BA in Criminal Justice
  • BA in English

Contact an advisor in the Humanities Department for more information on adding this minor.

Minor in Creative Writing

The Minor in Creative Writing allows students to hone their writing skills, particularly in the areas of writing poetry and fiction, but also other types of creative writing. Students will not only take several workshop-style writing classes, but they will also have the opportunity to join LCU’s Creative Writing Club and may contribute to (or even be able to edit) the university’s literary journal The ChapBook.

Students choosing to minor in Creative Writing should request an “Add Minor” form from the Department of Humanities. Required classes for this minor include:

  • ENG 3304 Advanced Grammar
  • ENG 3305 Intro to Creative Writing
  • ENG 4304 Fiction Writing Workshop
  • ENG 4308 Poetry Writing Workshop
  • 6 hours from ENG writing courses

The Minor in Creative Writing can be added to any bachelor’s degree.

For more information on adding this minor, please contact an advisor in the Department of Humanities (806) 720-7601.

Minor in Humanities

The Minor in Humanities encourages students interested in Humanities Department classes, such as English, History, and Government, to enhance their degree plans. The Humanities minor offers many course choices, allowing students with majors that do not include a lot of flexibility to add some interesting and enhancing classes. While students choosing a Minor in Humanities are not required to be Honors students, this minor is highly recommended for Honors students.

Students choosing to minor in Humanities should request an “Add Minor” form from the Department of Humanities. Required classes for this minor include:

  • HUM 2300 Exploring the Human Experience
  • 3 hours upper-division English
  • 3 hours upper-division History
  • 3 hours upper-division Government
  • 6 hours from English, Government, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Art History, Music History, Theater History

The Minor in Humanities can be added to any bachelor’s degree.

For more information on adding this minor, please contact an advisor in the Department of Humanities (806) 720-7601.

Minor in English

The Minor in English is highly recommended for students interested in reading a wide variety of texts and who are also interested in improving their writing skills. The English Minor has a lot of flexibility, so students may focus on the classes they are most interested in. For instance, students most interested in improving writing skills may choose classes such as ENG 3304 Advanced Composition, ENG 3317 Advanced Grammar, or ENG 3310 Writing Grant Proposals, while students most interested in reading may choose from a variety of literature courses of interest.

Employers are increasingly looking for employees with excellent communication skills, particularly good writing. Adding a Minor in English helps students who want to improve their communication skills, particularly in reading comprehension and writing.

Students choosing to minor in English should request an “Add Minor” form from the Department of Humanities. Required classes for this minor include:

  • 18 hours any English, of which 9 must be upper-division

Several majors would be enhanced with a Minor in English:

  • Bachelor in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.A. in Biblical Text

The Minor in English can be added to any bachelor’s degree.

For more information on adding this minor, please contact an advisor in the Department of Humanities (806) 720-7601.

Minor in History

Many students recognize the need for a greater understanding of our nation’s and world’s history. The Minor in History is a good addition for students interested in studying history, particularly areas of history they may not have had the opportunity to study in-depth. Although any student can add a Minor in History, this minor is particularly recommended for Honors students since there is at least one Honors History course offered every semester, such as The History of Science and History of Russia, allowing Honors students to gain valuable Honors credits while learning more about history.

Students choosing to minor in History should request an “Add Minor” form from the Department of Humanities. Required classes for this minor include:

  • HIS 2301 & 2302 OR HIS 1315 & 1316
  • 12 hours any upper-division History

Several majors would be enhanced with a Minor in History:

  • Bachelor in Business Administration
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.A. in Biblical Text
  • B.A. in Missions

The Minor in History can be added to any bachelor’s degree.

For more information on adding this minor, please contact an advisor in the Department of Humanities (806) 720-7601.

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