What is an "academic minor"?

What is an "academic minor"?

An academic minor is a course of study that does not require as many units as the major. So if a student, let's say, required 4 or 5 credits to achieve their major, they may need half of that amount to achieve the minor. Not all universities offer minors. Not all universities offer minors in every subject area. Like there are certain universities that will not offer, let's say, a minor in journalism. So it would be best to check with an academic advisor at the specific university to know whether or not that the school even offers the minor.