Q. What are minors, and do I have to declare one?

SHIP offers approximately 30 different minors. An academic minor is a structured group of courses from outside your declared major - usually 18 to 21 credits. Some majors may require you to declare a minor or concentration, and other majors may strongly recommend that you declare a minor. Even if you are not required to declare a minor, you may choose to invest “free elective” credits into a minor to:

• compliment your declared major
• enhance your knowledge and skills
• broaden your career options
• pursue study in an area of interest

You can find more information on available minors at: