Academic Minors
Students at FIT have the opportunity to pursue an academic minor, a selection of courses focused on a particular discipline or a combination of disciplines. This provides a more cohesive program of study and a deeper understanding of the chosen fields.
Visit the Academic Advisement Center in room C402 to declare a minor and create the best plan of action for completing the required coursework.
- Completion of one (1) course before minor declaration
- Declare a minor in the bachelor's degree program, unless in the process of completing all five minor course requirements in the AAS
- Students must complete (5) courses as outlined in the minor (which the majority of the time adds up to 15 course credits).
- Transfer students can transfer up to six (6) credits for any academic minor.
- There is a limit of three minors per undergraduate degree.
- Must complete 3/5 distinct unique courses per minor (This means 2/5 courses can overlap with courses in another minor or courses required in the major area, related area or liberal arts.)
- Upon successful completion of the selected course credits with a 2.0 or higher GPA, your minor will be recorded on your transcript.
Minor must be completed by the time you graduate.
Liberal Arts Minors
African American and Africana Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies
Caribbean Studies
Communication Studies
Dance
Economics
English
Ethnic Dress in a Global Context
Fashion History, Theory, and Culture
Film and Media Studies
French
French and Francophone Studies
History
History of Art
Integrative Wellness
International Politics
Italian
Italian Studies
Japanese
Latin American Studies
LGBTQIA Studies
Mandarin Chinese
Mathematics
Middle East and North African Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Sustainable Materials and Technology (SM&T)
Women and Gender Studies
Art and Design Minors
3-Dimensional Design
Color Studies
Creative Technology
Design Thinking (for students in the Schools of Business & Technology and Liberal Arts only)
Digital Typography (for student in the School of Art & Design only)
Multi-sensory Branding
Business and Technology Minors
Creative Entrepreneurship
International Trade and Marketing
Interdisciplinary Minors
Ethics and Sustainability
Journalism
Preclusions
| Minor | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Creative Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship for the Fashion and Design Industries, BS |
| International Trade and Marketing | International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries, BS |
| History of Art Minor | Art History and Museum Professions, BS |
| Journalism Minor | Advertising and Marketing Communications AAS and BS degree programs |