Do I need a minor?

[.Mikha'el.]

As I have mentioned before, I currently pursuing a BA majoring in English in the hpes of being able to get into my univseristies post degree Faculty of Education program.

I was going to take a History minor, but I have found out that a minor is of no importance to me for entry into the program. I would like to do away with it, given how I had recently ended my registation in two history courses that I had planned to take next year. But what stops me from dropping it is the feeling thatI may need it later if I should ever wind up doing something other than teaching.

Any advice on what I should do?

 

[Fed]

Get a math or physics minor!

I'm biased.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

At my school, if you are getting a BA you're required to have a minor.

 

[emmzee]

Such helpful posts lol Well, if you don't take a minor, does that mean you'd have to take less credits overall, or just that you'd have more electives? If its the same # of credits, why not do a minor? If it'd mean more credits and/or longer time at school, best thing to do is talk to your profs ... AFAIK having a minor isn't likely to be a dealbreaker or anything, but I don't really know for sure.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Such helpful posts lol Well, if you don't take a minor, does that mean you'd have to take less credits overall, or just that you'd have more electives? If its the same # of credits, why not do a minor? If it'd mean more credits and/or longer time at school, best thing to do is talk to your profs ... AFAIK having a minor isn't likely to be a dealbreaker or anything, but I don't really know for sure.

To take the minor, I would have to drop at least one copurse that I am really interested in taking, and also mean I would have to take two addional history courses next summer. To have the minor without dropping anything would require an additional semester pursuing my degree.

But at the same time, I am concerned about possibly needing the minor if I go into a career other than teaching.

 

[Fed]

I'd do the minor if you think you'll later regret not doing it. Once you're out of school it'll be a lot harder to go back and do stuff you should have done beforehand.

 

[Airicon]

You should take the courses that your interested in. Minors are for fun, nobody is going to hire you because you have a minor in something. So I'd say take courses that relate to what you want to do in your career, and if it works out that they make up a minor, great. Otherwise, don't worry.

And as fed said, get a minor in physics or math and become a real man

 

[lawtonfogle]

As I have mentioned before, I currently pursuing a BA majoring in English in the hpes of being able to get into my univseristies post degree Faculty of Education program.

I was going to take a History minor, but I have found out that a minor is of no importance to me for entry into the program. I would like to do away with it, given how I had recently ended my registation in two history courses that I had planned to take next year. But what stops me from dropping it is the feeling thatI may need it later if I should ever wind up doing something other than teaching.

Any advice on what I should do?

I was told by my academic adviser that a minor is only a look nice, like community service was in high school. You should instead go for a double major (though you may be too far in to pull that). I don't see how a minor can really help you except as a look good. Having the knowledge is what counts (and showing the job interviewers that you do have the knowledge).

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Well, I have an appointment with a career advisor tomorrow. I think my problem will get sorted out then.
I thank everyone for the resonses I have gotten.

 

[none the wiser]

For what it's worth, I wouldn't have my minor (Chemistry) if I didn't only have to take a couple extra classes to get it. Most of the classes for a Chem minor are covered in the Biology major.

I think you'll be fine without. Although if something like Communication is offered as a minor, something that heavily overlaps with your English degree, I'd for sure go for it. Or if you have some spare class space and need to fill it

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Months later, I find myself with a political science minor. I thank all for their input.