Add a minor to your degree at Columbia College

Accounting

An accounting minor will better prepare you to examine financial statements and organize records.

African American Studies

Anthropology

Explore how our diverse social and cultural experiences shape our understanding of what it means to be human.

Art History

Understand the history of sculpture, architecture and artistic works to gain a better perspective of cultural identity over time.

Beacon Art Education Certification

Prepare for classroom teaching while learning about art as a way to critically engage with one’s surroundings.

Beacon Elementary Education Certification

Earn a minor in elementary education certification in Missouri through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Middle School General Science Certification

Earn a minor in middle school general science education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Middle School Language Arts Certification

Earn a minor in middle school language arts education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Middle School Mathematics Certification

Earn a minor in middle school mathematics education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Middle School Social Studies Certification

Earn a minor in middle school social studies education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Middle School Speech/Theatre Certification

Earn a minor in middle school speech and theatre education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Music Education Certification

Earn a minor in music education certification through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Biology Certification

Earn a minor in high school biology education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Business Certification

Earn a minor in high school business education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Chemistry Certification

Earn a minor in high school chemistry education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Education Certification

Beacon Secondary English Certification

Earn a minor in high school English education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Mathematics Certification

Earn a minor in high school math education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Social Studies Certification

Earn a minor in high school social studies education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Beacon Secondary Speech/Theatre Certification

Earn a minor in high school speech and theatre education through our Beacon program while completing your bachelor’s degree.

Biology

Learn about the plants, animals and organisms around us – down to the cellular level – following the scientific method.

Business

Get an understanding of business or use your degree in a corporate or small business setting with a business minor at Columbia College.

Ceramics

Gain a deep understanding of how aesthetics, craftsmanship, and function work together in the creation of handmade pottery.

Chemistry

Study atoms, the fundamental building blocks of matter, through research, experiments and analysis.

Communication Studies

Explore how people create, maintain and alter their identity in artistic and everyday activities.

Computer Information Systems

Develop a background in information systems with exposure to programming and its functional applications.

Computer Science

Analyze problems, design solutions and then implement them by writing computer programs.

Criminal Justice Administration

Gain an understanding of the intricacies of the criminal justice system, the roles within it and the processes behind it.

Criminology

Study crime rates and the social conditions that shape them, with an emphasis on both research and policy analysis.

Economics

Learn about macroeconomics, microeconomics, the political economy of film and media, environmental economics and the economics of healthcare with a minor in economics from Columbia College.

Education General

Enhance your understanding of education, from contemporary issues in schools to a scientific approach to teaching and learning.

English

Gain skills all employers seek by learning to write and comprehend complicated materials.

Entrepreneurship

Explore new venture initiatives, while learning how to transform opportunities into financial, cultural, or social value for others with a Entrepreneurship Minor from Columbia College.

Environmental Science

Understand and appreciate the complex world around us – from plants and animals to entire ecosystems – and our impact on it.

Ethics

Study the theories and principles used to evaluate the ethical issues we face today – and dig into problems and possible solutions.

Film Studies

Learn about film history, screenwriting and film styles, and get hands-on experience in video production and techniques.

Finance

Gain an understanding of business theories and principles, economics, management, ethics and information systems with a minor in Finance from Columbia College.

Forensic Science

Explore the basic concepts of forensic science and learn why this work is integral to our criminal justice system.

Geography

Learn why the earth’s physical features and atmosphere have fascinated scientists for thousands of years.

Graphic Design

Discover the art of visual communication through the creative use of typography, space, and image, as well as design theory and the practical skills needed to persuade, sell or convey a message.

History

Strengthen your understanding of the past while building a skill set for the future.

Honors

An honors minor demonstrates your commitment to academic rigor and cross-disciplinary learning.

Human Services

Prepare for a career geared toward helping others with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Intergenerational Studies

Gain knowledge of human development across the lifespan and build relationships between geriatric populations and children.

International Relations

Prepare for global work by studying the international system, its key actors and the nature of their interactions.

Jewelry

Study the basics of two- and three-dimensional design before exploring the creation of contemporary jewelry.

Juvenile Justice Studies

Gain an understanding of juvenile offenders and at-risk youth from multiple perspectives in this interdisciplinary minor.

Leadership Studies

Study contemporary leadership — a rich area of study and a rewarding path for students as they plan their own careers.

Legal Studies

Gain critical thinking and analytical skills while studying the ideas, processes and institutions within our legal system.

Management

Gain a broader perspective of what it takes to lead organizations, teams and projects with a Management Minor from Columbia College:.

Management Information Systems

Discover computer programming and the software development process.

Marketing

Give your degree an edge in the workforce by learning how to promote goods and services and provide value to consumers with a Marketing Minor from Columbia College.

Mathematics

Gain strong quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Music

Learn music fundamentals, harmony, and composition and explore music as an aspect of human culture.

Philosophy

Ask questions – and prepare for lifelong learning – while developing a well-thought-out personal value system.

Photography

Learn about contemporary trends, digital and analog camera operation, film developing and printing, editing, lighting and print finishing.

Political Science

Explore questions about democracy, justice and equality while examining the everyday functioning of our government.

Psychology

Follow your interests about the mind and behavior into the study of neuroscience, relationships, human development and more.

Publishing

Learn the production and editorial side of magazines and literary journals.

Religious Studies

Learn about the culture and context surrounding religions and religious traditions around the world.

ROTC

Specialized courses taught as part of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program can contribute toward the ROTC minor.

Sociology

Learn how our lives are shaped by social institutions – and gain a deeper appreciation for small- and large-scale human interactions.

Sport Psychology

Learn how psychology impacts sport performance at both the coaching and the athlete levels.

Student Teaching Certification

As the last field experience before certification, student teaching is an opportunity to put your skills and knowledge to work.

Studio Art

Broaden your professional prospects with problem-solving skills and a critical eye for visual aesthetics.

Women's Studies

Examine gender as a social construct and explore its role – both past and present – in social institutions.