Minors
To complete a minor, you must be registered in the four-year Bachelor of Arts in English, Psychology or History program or the four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology; complete a minimum of 18 credits in the minor; complete at least nine credits at the senior level (300 or 400); and complete at least half of the credits at St. Mary’s University.
Biology
A minor in biology at St. Mary’s University will provide a broad overview of basic biological principles in several areas of biology, including genetics, molecular biology, and ecology. In many instances, a strong emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of biology and the development of critical thinking skills. The following courses may be counted towards satisfying the minor requirements:
BIOL 231: Introduction to Biology I
BIOL 233: Introduction to Biology II
BIOL 311: Principles of Genetics
BIOL 313: An Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 315: Biostatistics
BIOL 317: Introduction to Marine Biology
BIOL 331: Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 341: Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 375: Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 377: Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 381: Mycology
BIOL 411: Genetics
BIOL 413: Ecology
BIOL 415: Evolution
BIOL 417: Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity
BIOL 431: Cellular & Molecular Biology
BIOL 433: Immunology
BIOL 441: Microbiology
BIOL 451: Biological Conservation
BCEM 393: Introduction to Biochemistry
Minor in Catholic Studies
The Minor in Catholic Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines.
The following courses must be taken to satisfy the minor requirements:
RLGS 201: World Religions – Western
RLGS 205: Reading Biblical Texts
RLGS 321: Vatican II & Beyond
Plus at least one course selected from the following:
RLGS 313: Jesus and the Gospels
RLGS 315: Paul and His Letters
RLGS 331: Christianity & Empire, Origins to 1492
THEO 301: Sacred Pathways & Textual Communities: The Synoptic Gospels
THEO 303: Life, Death & the Age to Come: The Letters of Paul
THEO 305: Encountering the Divine in the Human: The Gospel & Letters of John
THEO 345: Themes in Christian Thought: Beginning to Medieval Times
At least two courses selected from the following, one of which must be at the senior level:
ART 201: Survey of Western Art Prehistory to the Late Gothic
ART 203: Survey of Western Art from Proto-Renaissance to Neoclassicism
ART 325: Italian Renaissance Art & Architecture
ART 405: Art & Architecture of Rome
ENGL 303: Early Medieval Literature
ENGL 305: Late Medieval Literature
ENGL 355: Studies in Literature & the Catholic Tradition
HIST 349: The History of Religion in Canada
PHIL 345: Thomas Aquinas: His Life & Thought
PHIL 395: Metaphysics
RLGS 203: World Religions – Eastern
RLGS 301: The Catholic Intellectual and Cultural Tradition
RLGS 311: The Torah: A Debate About God and Religion
RLGS 317: Social Justice and the Bible
RLGS 323: Catholic Social Justice
RLGS 333: Christianity, Conquest and Science, 1492 to Present
SOCI 377: Sociology of Religion
THEO 339: Augustine of Hippo: the Confessions
THEO 341: Medieval Women Mystics
THEO 343: Women in Early Christianity
Minor in English
All English courses, with the exception of ENGL 465 and ENGL 401, are eligible to be counted toward the minor in English. In addition, because they have a strong focus on literature, CLAS 321 and CLAS 323 are eligible for credit toward the minor program. LING 301 is also eligible to be counted toward the minor program because of its focus on the structure of the English language.
Minor in Management
The Minor in Management is an interdisciplinary program rooted in the liberal arts tradition and offering students an introduction to management studies situated within the breadth and depth of a liberal arts education.
Many corporations are seeking graduates of liberal arts programs for their ability to understand, communicate and synthesize information clearly. The Minor in Management is not intended to be a specialist degree in management studies, but rather to equip students with a diverse intellectual experience that will inform and enhance their studies in the field of management.
The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements:
ACCT 317: Introductory Financial Accounting
ACCT 319: Management Accounting
ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 203: Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 301: Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 303: Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 337: Economic Development
ECON 373: Resource Economics & Social Cost Benefit Analysis
MATH 211: Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 249 or 251: Introductory Calculus
MGST 291: Introduction to Management
MGST 301.0: Strategic Marketing
MGST 301.1: Consumer Behaviour and Social Media
MGST 305: Managing People and Organizations
MGST 321: Fundamentals of Marketing
MGST 331: Organizational Teamwork and Leadership
Minor in Political Studies
All political studies courses are eligible to be counted toward the Minor in Political Studies.
Minor in Psychology
All psychology courses are eligible to be counted toward the Minor in Psychology.
Minor in Sociology
All sociology courses, plus SOCI 313, are eligible to be counted toward the Minor in Sociology.
Minor in Canadian Studies
The Minor in Canadian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements:
ENGL 341: Studies in Early Canadian Literature
ENGL 343: Studies in Later Canadian Literature
ENGL 345: Canadian Long Poem (formerly ENGL 323.11)
FREN 219: First-Year University French I
FREN 221: First-Year University French II
GEOG 381: Canada
HIST 201: Introduction to Canadian History: Beginnings to Confederation
HIST 203: Introduction to Canadian History: Confederation to the Present
HIST 341: History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
HIST 343: Cold War Canada 1945 to 1991
HIST 345: Topics in the History of Popular Culture in Canada
HIST 347: The History of Western Canada
HIST 349: The History of Religion in Canada
HIST 353: History of Gender in Canada
HIST 357: Canadian Environmental History, Pre-Contact to Contemporary Debates
IDST 333: Reading the Landscape: Local Explorations in Literature, Ecology and History
POLI 321: The Canadian State
POLI 329: Alberta and Provincial Politics
POLI 357: Contemporary Issues in Canadian Public Policy
SOCI 327: Social Stratification
SOCI 343: Sociology of Media and SOCI 393: Sociology of Sport
SOCI 371: Sociology of Families
Minor in Drama
The Minor in Drama is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements:
CLAS 323: Classical Literature: Drama
DRAM 201: Introduction to Acting
DRAM 203: Introduction to Theatrical Performance*
DRAM 205: Introduction to Theatrical Production**
DRAM 301: Advanced Acting*
DRAM 303: Advanced Theatrical Performance*
DRAM 305: Advanced Theatrical Production**
DRAM 401: Advanced Acting II*
DRAM 403: Advanced Theatrical Performance II *
DRAM 405: Special Projects
ENGL 313: Shakespeare’s Early Works
ENGL 315: Shakespeare’s Later Works
ENGL 327: Studies in Twentieth-Century Drama
ENGL 371: Creative Writing: Drama
ENGL 397 or 399, if focus is on drama
HMKN 201: Physical Activity: Essence & Experience
MUSI 205: Choral Performance I
MUSI 305: Choral Performance II
MUSI 405: Choral Performance III
* Admission to Advanced Acting I & II and Advanced Theatrical Performance I & II is by audition. See your advisor for further information.
** Admission to Theatrical Production is by interview. See your advisor for further information.
Minor in Family Studies
The Minor in Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes a selection of courses from several academic disciplines. The following courses may be counted toward satisfying the minor requirements:
ENGL 391: Children’s Literature
FMST 301: Introduction to Family Studies
FMST 401: The Historical Development of Family Therapy
FMST 411: Narrative Therapy
HIST 351: The History of the North American Family
HIST 353: History of Gender in Canada
PSYC 333: Psychology of Gender
PSYC 353: Psychology of Aging
PSYC 355: Social Psychology
PSYC 361: Developmental Psychology
PSYC 429: Adolescent Development
SOCI 303: Sociology of Gender & Gender Relations
SOCI 327: Social Stratification
SOCI 343: Sociology of Media
SOCI 371: Sociology of Families
SOCI 393: Sociology of Sport
Minor in History
To complete a Minor, student must
• Complete a minimum of 18 credits in the Minor
• Complete at least 9 credits at the 300 level
• Complete at least half of the credits at St. Mary’s University
All History courses, except HIST 391, HIST 401, HIST 403, are eligible to be counted toward the Minor in History. CLAS 315, IDST 333 and PHIL 399 are eligible for credit toward the minor program.
Minor in Philosophy
All philosophy courses, except PHIL 313, are eligible to be counted toward the Minor in Philosophy.
Minor in Science Studies
The following courses may be counted towards satisfying the requirements of the Minor in Science Studies.
BCEM 393: Introduction to Biochemistry
BIOL 231: Introduction to Biology I
BIOL 233: Introduction to Biology II
BIOL 311: Principles of Genetics
BIOL 313: An Introduction to Ecology & Evolution
BIOL 315: Biostatistics
BIOL 317: Introduction to Marine Biology
BIOL 331: Introduction to Cellular & Molecular Biology
BIOL 341: Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 375: Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 377: Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 381: Mycology
BIOL 411: Genetics
BIOL 413: Ecology
BIOL 415: Evolution
BIOL 417: Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity
BIOL 431: Cellular & Molecular Biology
BIOL 433: Immunology
BIOL 441: Microbiology
BIOL 451: Biological Conservation
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 203: General Chemistry II
CHEM 351: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 353: Organic Chemistry II
CPSC 215: Introduction to Programming
HMKN 205: Human Nutrition
MATH 211: Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 249 or 251: Introductory Calculus
MATH 253: Calculus II
PHYS 211: Mechanics
PHYS 223: Introductory Electromagnetism, Fluids & Thermal Physics
PSYC 375: Brain & Behaviour
PSYC 475: Human Neuropsychology
SCIE 201: Everyday Science: The Physical World
SCIE 301: Everyday Science: The Living World
STAT 213: Introduction to Statistics I
STAT 217: Introduction to Statistics II
