Minor Policy
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3123
- Date Issued: Fall 2015
- Date Revised: N/A
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Fall 2015
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office
Policy Statement
A minor is an academic program of at least 18 credits (9 at the junior/senior level) that supplements a major degree program. Students cannot be awarded a minor in the same academic discipline as their major or emphasis area.
Major discipline faculty determine and indicate on the degree audit system any minors that cannot be awarded due to both major and minor drawing from the same discipline content.
Completion of an approved minor is recorded on a student’s transcript. Minors are included in program requirements, the degree audit system, and the UMKC Catalog.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty, academic advisors, Registrar’s Office personnel and all students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Registrar’s Office.
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499
Phone: 816-235-1125
Fax: 816-235-5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu