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The minor term, that is, the subject of the conclusion; also, the minor premise, that is, that premise which contains the minor term; in hypothetical syllogisms, the categorical premise. It is the second proposition of a regular syllogism, as in the following: Every act of injustice partakes of meanness; to take money from another by gaming is an act of injustice; therefore, the taking of money from another by gaming partakes of meanness.
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In Michigan, an individual who is under 18 years of age.
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A sequence of related courses consisting of 24 or more semester hours of credit.
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A systematic program of study in an area of emphasis outside a student's major.
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People are complex - students may have more than one academic interest. If this is the case, students should consider choosing an academic discipline or concentration that complements their major. This may give students more options when ultimately considering a career.
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The second subject or field you choose to study. For example, you could have a major in business and a minor in computer science.
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A minor is a secondary subject area of concentration within a Bachelor Degree.
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A child who has not reached the age of majority or who is not otherwise emancipated.
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A minor is a secondary subject or area of concentration.
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subjective and objective complaints confirmed by examination (utilization of instrumental sensory testing may increase the detection of sensory abnormalities)
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an academic discipline chosen as your secondary specialization within a degree.
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A type of key, chord or scale. Minor keys or scales are generally thought of as sadder than major keys, although the mood of a song also depends on many other elements, such as lyrics, rhythm and singing style. Examples of songs in a minor key include "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson and "Money, Money, Money" by Abba.
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A sequence of subjects which make up a secondary area of study in a degree or diploma.
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A minor is a small area of concentrated study. A minor usually consists of 2-4 preparation classes (lower division classes) and at least 12 upper division units (4 courses). NOTE: Some majors require a minor. Read your major description in the General Catalog to determine if your major requires a minor. However, many students choose to take a minor even though it is not required. Minor descriptions are listed by department or program in the General Catalog after the major description.
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A minor for a degree-seeking student is a secondary area of concentration. Most UALR minors consist of 18 to 24 credit hours. A minor is required in all baccalaureate degree programs unless the major program specifies that a minor is not required. (This occurs in some concentrated programs where the major, or the major-minor, requires a large number of credit hours.)
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The completion of 14-18 credit hours in upper division courses in the minor subject.
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a collection of units designed to provide students with an area of knowledge and skills that contribute to, or complement, a major. Units may be drawn from a number of different discipline areas. Minors require completion of fewer credit points than majors.
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An area of concentration with fewer credits than a major. The minor can be related to the major area of concentration or not; for example, an English major may have a minor in theater.
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An optional secondary area of specialization that is formally declared and completed by a student in a subject outside the “major” area. A total of 18 credits must be obtained in this area of specialization.
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A program of study requiring fewer courses than a major.
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A second field of interest in the undergraduate curriculum, which officially consists of a minimum of 27 designated term credits of related course work, 12 of which must be at the upper-division level.
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A series of courses within a field of study concentrating in a particular subject area. Minors allow students to diversify their courses of study.
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A subject or area of studies in which students concentrate their studies, but to a lesser extent than in their major.
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a secondary area of specialization chosen by the student.
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the field of second emphasis. Fewer semester hours credit are required for a minor than for a major.
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of your secondary field of academic concentration or specialization
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a coherent collection of courses numbering at least five, with at least two of them being upper-level courses
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a coherent group of four to six courses which may be a limited version of a field of concentration or a group of courses having closely related subject matter, e
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a combination of courses designed to provide a cohesive introduction to an area of study beyond the major
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a combination of courses that provides a cohesive introduction to an area of study
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a concentrated study in a specific supporting field at the graduate level
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a concentration of six or more, one-semester courses or the equivalent with a coherence based upon discipline, theme and/or methodology
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a course indicated by a
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a course of credit-bearing study in a specialized area of learning
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a defined set of courses in a discipline or field that introduce the student to or extend their knowledge of that discipline or field
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a field of study in which a student concentrates effort, though without the depth characterizing the major
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a field of study that you treat as a secondary academic specialty
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a formalized curricular sequence taken by a student outside his or her major area of study
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a good choice for any student who has a genuine interest in Philosophy but who simply does not have the time or inclination to follow the more rigorous program of studies required for the major
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a great way to broaden your academic experience while at UMFK or explore an area of interest outside your course of study
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a group of academically related courses smaller than a Major
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a group of approved courses taken by an Honours student in a subject area outside of Recreation and Leisure Studies
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a group of courses designed to give students knowledge in an area outside the major
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a group of courses, fewer than the number required for a major, for students to take who wish to develop expertise or pursue an interest in some subject in addition to their major
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a group of five subjects in the same discipline
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a group of three courses from a discipline or theme (e
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a less in-deph specialization in a particular discipline of study
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a limited course of study in a designated subject area that requires less course work than a major
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a means by which students can enrich their academic preparation through concentrated study of a discipline related to, or different from, their declared major
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a mini major
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an approved, coherent concentration of academic study in a single discipline, involving substantially fewer hours of credit than a corresponding major
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an approved grouping of five units of study in an area of study
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an approved selection of courses (typically involving at least twenty-one semester hours) taken in an area other than that of the student's major
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an excellent add-on to many majors, including those in sciences, social sciences and journalism
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an integrated set of five or six courses, usually a sub-set of that major
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a package of elective courses that have a common bond and that identify certain interests and competencies
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a prescribed set of courses, number of credit hours, or academic experiences in one or more academic disciplines
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a program of courses in a field outside a student's major
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a program of study in which a student majoring in some other area pursues a second academic interest as well
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a program of study outside the major department requiring
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a program within a recognized area of knowledge offering students more than a casual introduction to the area but less than a major in it
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a recognised set of related units with a total points value less than the corresponding major
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a recognized group of courses in a specific discipline that enhances general learning, complements the student's major, or improves the prospects for employment
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a secondary area of academic specialization
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a secondary area of concentrated study that relates to the major or is of purely personal interest
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a secondary concentration of courses that often complements the major
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a secondary, smaller academic concentration
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a second field of study taken along with a major