Summer and Winter 2026 Minors and Certificates
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Minors and Certificates for Undergraduate Students
An academic minor or certificate is a secondary academic discipline that complements a student's major area of study or allows exploration of a non-related area of interest. Students may earn minors and certificates from other Colleges. To declare a minor or certificate, consult with your advisor to determine the best fit for your goals and schedule.
Timely Graduation
Minors and certificates should be considered as an optional direction for elective credits. Most students stay on track to graduate with one or more minors or certificates. Keep in mind that early planning can help seamlessly integrate these into your academic journey. Students can take three credits during winter and nine over the summer to complete 12 extra credits per year, accelerating progress toward graduation.
Learn New Skills and Explore Interests
Enhance your resume by learning valuable skills that complement your degree. Minors and certificates provide an opportunity to explore additional interests and passions beyond your major.
Summer and Winter Courses
Complete necessary courses during Summer and Winter Sessions. A variety of offerings are available; check the online University Catalog for all options. Remember to verify the latest requirements with the department. Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites (indicated by asterisks*), and other courses are available during the school year.
Summer 2026 Term Dates
| Module | Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | May 18 – June 12 | First 4-Weeks |
| Module 2 | June 15 – July 10 | Second 4-Weeks |
| Module 3 | July 13 – August 7 | Third 4-Weeks |
| First Session | May 18 – June 26 | First 6-Weeks |
| Second Session | June 29 – August 7 | Second 6-Weeks |
| Full Term | May 18 – August 7 | 12 Weeks |
Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation - 5 courses
| Course | Course Title | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| AAE 35103 | Aerospace Systems Design | M2+3 |
| COM 217 | Science Writing & Present | M1, M1+2, M2+3, M3 |
| EAPS 375 | Fossil Fuels, Energy & Soc | M1, M2+3, Winter |
| ECE 20875 | Python for Data Science | M2+3 |
| Required: ENTR 200 | Intro Entr & Innov | M1 |
| Required: ENTR 310 | Mktg Mgmt For New Vents.* | M2 |
| Course | Course Title | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 460 | Internship & Career Prep | M2+3 |
| HK 327 | Intro to Sports Management | M2+3 |
| HONR 313 | Science, Tech & Society | M3 |
| STRT 254 | Legal Found Business | M3 |
| FIN 304 | Intro to Fin. Management | M1 |
| POL 327 | Green Global Politics | M1, M2+3, Winter |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
College of Agriculture
Data Driven Agriculture - 21 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules Available |
|---|---|---|
| Optional Required: CNIT 105 | Intro to C Program | M3 |
| Optional Required: CNIT 136 | PC Tech & Applications | M1+2 |
| Optional Required: MIS 288 | Program for Business Applications | M1+2 |
| Optional Required: PHIL 207 | Ethics Tech, Engr & Design | M1+2, Winter |
| Optional Required: PSY 201 | Intro to Stat in Psych | M1+2, M2+3 |
| Optional Required: STAT 301 | Elem. Statistical Methods | M2+3, Winter |
Forensic Sciences - 20 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules Available |
|---|---|---|
| AGRY 320 | Genetics | M2+3 |
| BIOL 221 | Intro to Microbiology | M2+3 |
| ENTM 206 | General Entomology | M1 |
| PSY 335 | Stereotyping & Prejudice | M2 |
| PSY 350 | Abnormal Psychology | M1, M2, M2+3, M3 |
| SOC 324 | Criminology | M1, Winter |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
College of Engineering
Innovation and Transformational Change - 18 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| COM 318 | Principles of Persuasion | M1, Winter |
| EAPS 375 | Fossil Fuels, Energy & Soc | M1, M2+3, Winter |
| ENTR 200 | Intro Entr & Innovation | M1 |
| OBHR 330 | Intro to Org Behavior | M1, Winter |
| POL 223 | Intro Environmental Policy | M2+3, Winter |
| POL 327 | Green Global Politics | M1, M2+3, Winter |
Innovation for Public Service Certificate - 16 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| ASM 236 | Environmental Sys Mgmt | M2+3 |
| HSCI 201 | Public Health Science | M2+3, Winter |
| PHIL 207 | Ethics for Tech, Engr & Desi | M1+2, Winter |
| PHIL 208 | Ethics of Data Science | M2+3, Winter |
| POL 223 | Intro Environmental Policy | M1, M+3, M3, W |
| POL 327 | Green Global Politics | M1, M2+3, Winter |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
College of Health & Human Sciences
Psychology - 15 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Required: PSY 120 | Elementary Psychology# | M1, M2, M3, W |
| Optional Required: PSY 200 | Intro to Cog Psych* | M1, M2, M3 |
| Optional Required: PSY 222 | Intro to Beh. Neuro* | M1, M2 |
| Optional Required: PSY 235 | Child Psychology* | M1 |
| Optional Required: PSY 240 | Intro Social Psych* | M2, M3 |
| Optional Required: PSY 350 | Abnormal Psychology* | M1, M2, M2+3, M3 |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
College of Liberals Arts
Cornerstone Certificate - 15 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules Available |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 207 | Ethics for Tech, Engr, Design | M1+2, Winter |
| PHIL 208 | Ethics of Data Science | M2+3, Winter |
| POL 237 | Modern Weapons & Int Rel | M2+3 |
| POL 327 | Green Global Politics | M1, M2+3, Winter |
| Optional Required: SCLA 101 | Crit Thinking & Com I# | M1, M2+3, Winter |
| Optional Required: SCLA 102 | Crit Thinking & Com II# | Summer - All, W |
Law and Society (or Sociology) - 15 credits or Degree Plus - 36 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules Available |
|---|---|---|
| Required: SOC 100 | Introductory Sociology | M1, M2, M3, W |
| SOC 310 | Race and Ethnicity | M2+3 |
| Required: SOC 324 | Criminology | M1, Winter |
| Required: SOC 328 | Criminal Justice | M2+3 |
| SOC 352 | Drugs, Culture and Society | M2+3 |
| SOC 382 | Intro Stats in Sociology | M1+2 |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
College of Science
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences - 18 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules Available |
|---|---|---|
| Optional Required: EAPS 105 | The Planets | M3, Winter |
| EAPS 111 | Physical Geology | M1+2 |
| EAPS 112 | Earth Through Time | M2+3 |
| EAPS 327 | Climate, Science & Society* | M2+3, Winter |
| EAPS 360 | Great Issues Sci Soc* | M1+2 |
| EAPS 375 | Fossil Fuels, Energy & Soc | M1, M2+3, Winter |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
Daniels School of Business
Management - 18 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules Available |
|---|---|---|
| Required: ACCT 200 | Introductory Accounting | M1+2, M2+3, W |
| Optional Required:ACCTECON 251 | Microeconomics | M1, M2, Winter |
| Optional Required: FIN 310 | Financial Management | M1, Winter |
| Optional Required: OBHR 330 | Intro to Org Behavior | M1+2, Winter |
| Optional Required: STAT 350 | Intro to Statistics | M2+3, Winter |
| Optional Required: SA | Study Abroad | Fall, Sprg, Sum, W |
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
Libraries
Information Studies - 15 credits
| Course | Course Title | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| ILS 180 | Prepare for UG Research Expr | M2+3 |
| ILS 230 | Ethical Legal Social Issues | Winter |
| ILS 231 | AI Information Strategies | Winter |
| ILS 280 | Understand UG Res I | M2+3 |
| ILS 380 | Understand UG Res II | M2+3 |
| ILS 480 | Beyond UG Research | M2+3 |
Required Courses | Optional Required Courses | Prerequisite courses needed (*) | H-Ready Courses (#)
Check course requirements for additional classes, options, and electives. Offerings are subject to change.
Summer Session
Continuing Student Summer Scholarships
The Office of Summer and Winter Sessions offers several summer scholarships for degree seeking students. Visit purdue.edu/ThinkSummer and click on Summer Financial Aid to review available opportunities.
Financial Aid – Summer is a header at Purdue, so degree-seeking students have easier access to need-based institutional and federal aid. Please apply for summer aid in your myPurdue portal.
On-Campus Summer Housing
Students must be enrolled in at least one class to live in traditional summer housing. Contracts are offered for various lengths to meet student needs and include meals and Dining Dollars. Internship housing is available in Hawkins at a lower cost and without a meal plan. Details at housing.purdue.edu
Winter Session 2026 | December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027
Students can register for one course during Winter Session. A full schedule of asynchronous online classes will be available in the fall at Purdue.link/ThinkWinter
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