Purpose & Mission
USCA’s minors and certificates are designed to help students specialize, explore new interests, and enhance their career readiness. These programs add value to any major by promoting interdisciplinary learning and offering flexible, high-impact academic experiences.
Rooted in faculty mentorship and real-world relevance, our mission is to support a personalized education that prepares every student for graduate study, career growth, and lifelong learning.
Explore Minors & Certificates at USCA
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Interdisciplinary study of Black life and the African Diaspora in the Americas: literature, history, politics, art, and social justice.
- 18 credit hours, including core courses like African-American Literature, Sociology of the Black Experience, and African-American Rhetoric.
- Ideal for students interested in social equity, education, or community engagement.
- Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Webb or your advisor
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Study how cultures form and interact with environments.
- Includes fieldwork, cultural theory, and spatial analysis—perfect for careers in global studies, sustainability, or urban planning.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Explore Western visual culture across eras.
- Develop analytical skills through critical study of movements, contexts, and artistic innovation.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- Lab-focused studies in genetics, ecology, physiology.
- Supports careers in healthcare, biotech, or environmental science.
School or College: School of Business Administration
- Gain foundational knowledge in finance, marketing, management, and accounting.
- Available fully online, ideal for working students or those in another major.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- Study molecular science, chemical reactions, lab methods.
- Great for students in health sciences, engineering, or forensic studies.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- 22 credit hours focused on cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and project management.
- Courses: Intro to CS & Algorithm Design, Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security.
- Built for industry-ready skills. Apply via Student Services.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Required: Intro to Communication, Public Speaking, plus four upper-level courses.
- Prepares students for media roles, corporate communication, and public engagement. Online option available.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- Covers programming, data structures, algorithms.
- Ideal for students targeting software development, data analysis, or cybersecurity.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Involves writing workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Requires 18 hours, with up to 3 credits for independent study.
- Supports careers in publishing, content creation, and media.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Study criminal law, policing strategies, and corrections systems.
- Not available for Sociology majors.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- 17 credit hours covering algorithm design, InfoSec, cyber defense, forensic methods.
- Courses: Intro to CS, Algorithm Design I & II, InfoSec, Cyber Defense & Forensics.
- Prepares students for fast-paced tech careers.
- Apply via Student Services.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- 23 credit hours focused on data science assisted by programming tools and mathematic knowledge.
- Prerequisites: Intro to CS & Algorithm Design, Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science.
- Courses: Data Science with Python, Intro to Machine Learning, Data Visualization & Exploration, Statistics
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Merges humanities scholarship with digital tools like text analytics and GIS.
- Involves hands-on research and collaborative digital projects.
School or College: School of Education
- Study education systems, policy, and career opportunities in non-certification roles.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Requires coursework in media literacy, visual communication, and themed modules.
- Students learn content creation across social media, news, TV, and games—with online availability.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- In-depth study of geology, tectonics, sedimentology, and Earth's processes.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Deepens understanding of global events, movements, and narrative analysis.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Focus on diplomacy, global governance, foreign policy, and international law.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Interdisciplinary curriculum in global issues, culture, politics, history, and geography.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Harness communication skills in leadership roles with strategy, persuasion, and team-focused coursework.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Broad study of literary genres, critical theory, and writing.
- Offered online for flexible career preparation.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- Advanced study in calculus, discrete math, differential equations, and proof-based methods.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Includes music theory, ear training, and history.
- Builds skills for performance, education, and appreciation.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- 16 credit hours covering data structures, networks, and InfoSec.
- Courses: Intro to CS & Algorithm Design, Data Structures, Info Security, Networks.
- Apply via Student Services for skill-driven training.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- Explores brain and behavior through biology and psychology.
- Prepares students for research or health sciences careers.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Delve into logic, ethics, metaphysics, and political thought.
- Strengthens analytical, critical, and ethical reasoning.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Study public policy, governance systems, political theory, and civic engagement.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Prepares students for law school through coursework in politics, history, and writing.
- Common majors include Political Science and History.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Emphasizes workplace writing: digital content, technical documents, and communication strategy.
School or College: College of Sciences and Engineering
- Introduces human behavior, cognition, and social interactions.
- Offered online, supporting careers in education, healthcare, and business.
School or College: School of Business Administration
- 12 credit hours in brokerage, valuation, development, finance, and industry software.
- Includes experiential learning and instruction from industry leaders.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Examines world religions, their philosophies, cultural impact, and societal roles.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Studies social structures, inequality, institutions, and community behavior.
- Ideal for students aiming at public policy, social services, or research roles.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- 12-credit certificate offering language skills for clinical environments.
- 9 hours of core Spanish plus 3 hours of elective or internship.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Develop proficiency in Spanish and explore literature, film, and cultural contexts.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Build skills for bilingual translation, interpretation, and cross-cultural communication.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- 12 credit hours focused on branding, PR, media strategy, and internal/external messaging.
- Accessible to all undergraduates and those with previous degrees.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Hands-on training in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other visual arts with guided studio time.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Engage in all facets of theatre — from performance to technical production and theory.
School or College: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Explore gender, identity, power structures, and social justice through feminist theory and research.