Business
The Business minor is a strong complement to any major. It provides students the opportunity to develop and apply skills appropriate to the business contexts of their chosen majors. Students pursuing the Business minor must complete 6 credits of prescribed coursework, 7 to 9 credits of additional coursework and 6 credits of supporting coursework.
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Civic and Community Engagement
The Civic and Community Engagement minor (CIVCM) is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to extend their education beyond the classroom by engaging in socially meaningful community service or problem-based fieldwork and research.
Criminal Justice
Prepare for careers in federal, state, and local law enforcement, homeland security, and the justice system with Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Criminal Justice minor. Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience and gain practical insight into modern criminal justice practices. Complete the minor at our Lehigh Valley campus while earning a globally recognized Penn State degree.
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This interdisciplinary minor uses problem-based learning and other active learning pedagogies to prepare you to create value and be agents of positive change in your discipline and careers. The courses develop skills, knowledge and values in problem solving, innovation, opportunity recognition, self-efficacy, leadership, ethics, communications and learning from failure. This highly versatile program is also specially designed to give you the freedom to explore a broad range of entrepreneurship and innovation interests that establish your foundational knowledge. After completing these core courses, you’ll select a concentration cluster with options ranging from entrepreneurship in food and bio-innovation, technology, the arts, media, and hospitality, to digital, social entrepreneurship, advocacy and new ventures.
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Global Health
Penn State’s Global Health (GLBHL) minor prepares students to understand the complexities and impact of world health issues.
As a GLBHL student, you will travel to Africa, South America, or Europe to complete a supervised fieldwork experience that allows you to apply your classroom education in a practical setting — and increase your cultural awareness and sensitivity.
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Health Policy & Administration
The minor in Health Policy and Administration (HPA) focuses on the healthcare system, health policy, health administration, and how business and government impact the industry. Healthcare is one of the largest employers in the Lehigh Valley region.
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Information Sciences and Technology
This Information Sciences and Technology minor provides students with a foundation of core information technologies required to compete in the information technology-intensive global context that defines the new "Information Age."
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Psychology
The Psychology minor is designed to provide students with a broad overview of topics and domains within psychology, as well as the knowledge and skills related to the research methods, theories and applications found within one or two specific content domains of the field.
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Rehabilitation & Human Services
A minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) is an excellent supplement to many majors if you are interested in gaining advanced knowledge and skills related to health, disability, and interpersonal interactions.
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Sustainability Leadership
The Intercollege minor in Sustainability Leadership provides a multitude of ways to focus on this increasingly important field. Administered by a University-wide faculty committee, the program provides an opportunity to develop key competencies that will fuel your growth as a sustainability leader in your civic and professional endeavors.
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