School of Arts and Humanities
Minors
Students must take a minimum of 18 semester credit hours for the minor. Students who take a minor will be expected to meet the normal prerequisites in courses making up the minor, and should maintain a minimum GPA of 2.000 on a 4.00 scale (C average). Semester credit hours may not be used to satisfy both the major and minor requirements; however, free elective semester credit hours or major preparatory classes may be used to satisfy the minor. Core courses offered by the school may count as lower-division semester credit hours toward the minor. Topics courses must be approved by the school. The School of Arts and Humanities will substitute courses as necessary. At least one-third of the semester credit hours for a minor must be taken at The University of Texas at Dallas. The undergraduate minors in the School of Arts & Humanities follow:
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Film Studies
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Literature
- Medical and Scientific Humanities
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Spanish
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Minor in Art History: 18 semester credit hours
Choose any 18 semester credit hours from all AHST courses, ARTS 1301, and VPAS 3300.
Nine semester credit hours must be upper-division.
Minor in Asian Studies: 18 semester credit hours
Language Courses (must enroll in a minimum of two sequential courses in either Chinese or Japanese at UT Dallas)
CHIN 1311 Beginning Chinese I
CHIN 1312 Beginning Chinese II
CHIN 2311 Intermediate Chinese I
CHIN 2312 Intermediate Chinese II
CHIN 3365 Advanced Chinese I
JAPN 1311 Beginning Japanese I
JAPN 1312 Beginning Japanese II
JAPN 2311 Intermediate Japanese I
JAPN 2312 Intermediate Japanese II
JAPN 3311 Advanced Japanese I
JAPN 3312 Advanced Japanese II
LANG 3342 Advanced Language Instruction
LANG 3348 Topics in Language
LANG 4348 Advanced Topics in Language
Related Courses
AHST 3321 Chinese Art History
ARTS 3341 Chinese Calligraphy
HIST 3312 Early China
HIST 3313 Medieval China
HIST 3314 Tang Dynasty China
HIST 4358 Topics in Asian History
HIST 4376 Topics in History
Minor in Communication: 18 semester credit hours
Foundations: 3 semester credit hours
Choose one course from the following:
COMM 1311 Survey of Oral and Technology-based Communication
COMM 1315 Public Speaking
COMM 1320 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 2314 Oral Interpretation
Communication Electives: 15 semester credit hours
15 semester credit hours of upper-level COMM courses.
Minor in Creative Writing: 18 semester credit hours
Required Course: 3 semester credit hours
CRWT 2301 Introductory Creative Writing
Workshops: 9 semester credit hours (repeated courses allowed, minimum of two genres required)
CRWT 3308 Creating Nonfictions
CRWT 3330 Translation Workshop
CRWT 3351 Creating Poetry
CRWT 3354 Screenwriting
CRWT 4307 Creating Short Stories: Advanced
CRWT 4353 Creating Poetry: Advanced
CRWT 4V71 Independent Study in Creative Writing
Electives: 6 semester credit hours (repeated courses allowed)
Select any 6 semester credit hours of upper-level LIT or CRWT courses
Minor in Dance: 18 semester credit hours
Dance Historical Study: 3 semester credit hours
Choose one lower-division course from the following:
DANC 1310 Understanding Dance
DANC 1305 Introduction to World Dance Forms
DANC 2V71 Independent Study in Dance (1-3 semester credit hours)
Performance and Technical Study: 15 semester credit hours
Choose one required course from the following (3 semester credit hours):
DANC 3345 Dance Performance
DANC 4317 Dance Performance 2
DANC 3347 Dance Composition
Choose four courses from the following (12 semester credit hours, no more than 6 semester credit hours can be at the lower level):
DANC 2311 Topics in Dance
DANC 2321 Stretch, Conditioning, Alignment
DANC 2331 Dance Technique 1
DANC 2332 Modern Dance 1
DANC 2333 Jazz Dance 1
DANC 2334 Ballet 1
DANC 2336 Tap Dance 1
DANC 3332 Dance Technique 2
DANC 3333 Modern Dance 2
DANC 3334 Jazz Dance 2
DANC 3335 Ballet 2
DANC 3340 Dance in Historical Context
DANC 3342 Advanced Topics in Dance
DANC 3345 Dance Performance
DANC 3347 Dance Composition
DANC 4313 Dance Technique 3
DANC 4314 Modern Dance 3
DANC 4315 Ballet 3
DANC 4316 Jazz Dance 3
DANC 4317 Dance Performance 2
DANC 4318 Dance Technique 4
DANC 4V71 Independent Study in Dance
Minor in Film Studies: 18 semester credit hours
Required Course: 3 semester credit hours
FILM 2332 Understanding Film
Media, Arts and Performance Foundations: 3 semester credit hours
Choose one course from the following (3 semester credit hours):
AHST 2331 Understanding Art
ARTS 2350 Photography: Design
ARTS 2380 Visual Design Foundations
ATCM 2321 Reading Media Critically
ATCM 2302 Design I
ATCM 2301 Computer Imaging
ATCM 2345 Principles of Digital Audio
CRWT 2301 Introductory Creative Writing
DANC 1310 Understanding Dance
THEA 1351 Acting 1
THEA 1310 Understanding Theatre
Foundations in Film: 9 semester credit hours1
FILM 3321 Film in Historical Context
FILM 3325 Film Authorship
FILM 3342 Topics in Film
Studio and Performing Arts, Media Studies, and Production Classes: 3 semester credit hours2
Choose one course from the following (3 semester credit hours)
AHST 3318 Contemporary Art
CRWT 3354 Screenwriting
ARTS 3381 Video Painting
ARTS 3376 Time-Based Art
ARTS 3379 Photography: New Media
ATCM 3338 Motion Graphics I
ATCM 3350 Digital Video Production I
ATCM 4364 Topics in Design and Production
DANC 3340 Dance in Historical Context
THEA 4301 Acting for Film and Video
THEA 3323 Performance in Historical Context
1. Foundations in Film courses are repeatable as topics change.
2. Other courses, for example in computer animation or sound design, may be employed for Studio and Performing Arts, Media Studies, and Production Classes semester credit hours depending on a student's interests and degree plan.
Minor in History: 18 semester credit hours
Choose any 18 semester credit hours from HIST courses. Must meet the University minimum number of upper-division hours.
Minor in Latin American Studies: 18 semester credit hours
Students must enroll in a minimum of two courses in Spanish or French at UT Dallas at the level determined by the language placement exam.
Latin American Studies Courses: 12 semester credit hours
Choose any four courses from the following:
CRIM 3319 Comparative Justice Systems
GEOS 2321 Geology, Resources, and Environment of Latin America
IMS 3091 Regional Management Area Studies: Latin America3
IMS 3V91 Regional Management Area Studies: Latin America3
IPEC 4304 Political Economy of Latin America
LANG 4348 Advanced Topics in Language
HIST 3379 United States Relations with Latin America
HIST 3391 Modern Mexico
HIST 3397 Study Abroad in Latin America
HIST 3398 Colonial Latin American History
HIST 3399 Modern Latin American History
HIST 4359 Topics in Latin American History
PSCI 4331 Mexican Politics
PSCI 4332 Latin American Politics
SPAN 4364 Advanced Spanish Culture
SPAN 4315 Study Abroad in Spanish
Language Courses: 6 semester credit hours
Choose two courses from the following:
SPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1312 Beginning Spanish II
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 3363 Spanish Composition and Style
SPAN 3365 Advanced Spanish I
SPAN 3366 Advanced Spanish II
SPAN 4301 Advanced Spanish Conversation
SPAN 4302 Spanish Conversation and Community
FREN 1311 Beginning French I
FREN 1312 Beginning French II
FREN 2311 Intermediate French I
FREN 2312 Intermediate French II
LANG 3342 Advanced Language Instruction
3. IMS 3091 and IMS 3V91 require IMS3310 as a prerequisite.
4. PSCI 4348 must be approved by the School of Arts and Humanities before enrolling to ensure that the course subject matter is predominantly Latin American.
5. LANG 3348 and 4348 must be French or Spanish language-based sections.
Minor in Literature: 18 semester credit hours
Lower-Level Major Prep
LIT 2350 Close Reading
Choose 6 semester credit hours from the following three:
LIT 2320 Survey A: Literature in English
LIT 2321 Survey B: Literature in Translation
LIT 2331 Introduction to World Literature
Upper-Level Literature Electives
Select any 9 semester credit hours of upper-level LIT courses.
Minor in Medicine, Arts, Science, and Humanities (MASH): 18 semester credit hours
The minor in Medicine, Arts, Science, and Humanities (MASH) allows students to explore the relationships between STEM fields and the Arts & Humanities, and specifically, to explore the different ways that the Arts and Humanities open up new perspectives on scientific research, the phenomena of the natural world, medical practice, the environment, and technology. Students are encouraged to focus on one of three pathways: Humanistic Perspectives on Science and Technology, Medical Humanities, or Environmental Humanities.
MASH Foundations: 3 semester credit hours
Select 3 semester credit hours from the following courses:
ARHM 2343 Science and the Humanities
ARHM 3342 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts and Humanities
HIST 3327 Perspectives on Science (SciEd)
HIST 3328 History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine
HIST 3344 History of Science in Europe
HIST 3389 History of Science in the U.S.
LIT 3334 Literature of Science
PHIL 3328 History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine
Human Communication and Diversity: 3 semester credit hours
Select 3 semester credit hours from the following courses:
ATCM 4322 Disability, Technology, and Media
ATCM 4327 Privacy and Surveillance
COMM 4314 Persuasion and Interpersonal Influence
COMM 4360 Communication Ethics
COMM 4375 Professional Communication in Medicine
CRWT 2301 Introduction to Creative Writing
HIST 3302 Gender in Western Thought
HIST 3306 History of Racism
HIST 4349 Jewish History
HIST 4360 Topics in American Women's History
HUMA 3350 Introduction to Islam
HUMA 3351 Introduction to Islamic Culture
PHIL 4332 Philosophy of Race
PHIL 4333 Feminist Philosophy
RHET 3303 Professional and Technical Writing in Career Fields
Perspectives on Medicine, Arts, Science, and Humanities: 12 semester credit hours
Choose 12 semester credit hours total from courses in the following categories or additional courses under MASH Foundations.
Arts and Humanities Perspectives on Science and Technology
ARHM 2340 Creativity
ARHM 3100 Topics in Values and Science
ARTS 3315 The Art of Tinkering: Creating at the intersection of Art, Science and Technology
ARTS 3367 Figure Drawing
ARTS 3378 Figure Sculpture
HIST 3337 Technology and Western Civilization
HIST 3374 American Technological Development
HIST 3380 The Nuclear Age in America
LIT 3316 The Literature of Science Fiction
PHIL 3309 Philosophy of Technology
PHIL 3373 Philosophy of Mind
Medical Humanities Perspectives
COMM 4375 Professional Communication in Medicine
PHIL 3320 Medical Ethics
PHIL 4321 Philosophy of Medicine
Environmental Humanities Perspectives
HIST 3368 North American Environmental History
Community-Engaged Service Learning
An advanced course in environmental studies in BIO, CHEM, ECON, ENVR/GEOG, EPPS, GEOS, ENGY/MECO, Interdisciplinary Studies, or NATS may be counted in this category with the approval of the MASH Director (up to 3 semester credit hours)
Other courses with a focus on Medicine, Arts, Science, and Humanities may be considered on a case-by-case basis for substitution in the categories above, as approved by the MASH Director.
Minor in Music: 18 semester credit hours
Required Lower-Division courses: 6 semester credit hours
MUSI 2322 Music in Western Civilization
MUSI 2328 Music Theory I
Required Upper-Division Music Performance and/or Ensemble courses: 6 semester credit hours total
Choose from the following:
Vocal/Instrumental Studies
MUSI 3229 Upper-Division Applied Music
MUSI 3380 Guitar II
MUSI 3382 Vocal Instruction II
MUSI 3387 Keyboard Skills for Contemporary Music
MUSI 3388 Piano II
MUSI 4V61 Individual Instruction in Vocal Performance
MUSI 4V71 Independent Study in Music
Music Ensembles
MUSI 3112 Advanced Orchestra/Chamber Music Ensemble I
or MUSI 4112 Advanced Orchestra/Chamber Music Ensemble II
MUSI 3116 Guitar Ensemble II
or MUSI 4116 Guitar Ensemble III
MUSI 3118 String Orchestra II
or MUSI 4118 String Orchestra III
MUSI 3120 Wind Ensemble II
or MUSI 4120 Wind Ensemble III
MUSI 3122 Brass Ensemble I
MUSI 3130 Percussion Ensemble
MUSI 3131 Drumline
MUSI 3181 Instrumental Ensemble II
or MUSI 4146 Instrumental Ensemble III
MUSI 3185 Chamber Singers I
or MUSI 4185 Chamber Singers II
MUSI 3382 Vocal Instruction II
or MUSI 4322 Vocal Instruction III
MUSI 3384 Best of Broadway
MUSI 3186 Jazz Ensemble II
or MUSI 4186 Jazz Ensemble III
MUSI 4345 Music Performance III
MUSI 4V12 Chamber Music
or MUSI 4V13 Chamber Music II
Required Upper-Division Music History and Music Theory Courses: 6 semester credit hours
Choose from the following:
MUSI 3322 Music in Historical Context
MUSI 3324 Jazz History: Roots to Swing
MUSI 3325 Jazz History: Modern Jazz since BeBop
MUSI 3327 Music in Modern Culture
MUSI 3328 Advanced Theory and Keyboard Skills
MUSI 3330 Music Literature: Romantic to Modern
MUSI 3342 Topics in Music
MUSI 3389 Digital Music II
MUSI 4348 Creating Music
Minor in Performing Arts: 18 semester credit hours
Choose any 18 semester credit hours from all DANC, THEA, and MUSI courses.
Students can also take ARTS 1301.
Nine semester credit hours must be upper-division.
Minor in Philosophy: 18 semester credit hours
Choose any 18 semester credit hours from all PHIL courses. Must meet the University minimum number of upper-division hours.
Minor in Spanish: 18 semester credit hours
Students must enroll in a minimum of two courses in Spanish at UT Dallas at the level determined by the language placement exam. Minimum of 9 semester credit hours must be in upper division level.
Spanish Courses: 12-18 semester credit hours
Choose any from the following:
SPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1312 Beginning Spanish II
SPAN 2310 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 3330 Medical Spanish
SPAN 3350 Business Spanish
SPAN 3363 Spanish Composition and Style
SPAN 3365 Advanced Spanish I
SPAN 3366 Advanced Spanish II
SPAN 4301 Advanced Spanish Conversation
SPAN 4302 Spanish Conversation and Community
SPAN 4364 Advanced Spanish Culture
SPAN 4315 Study Abroad in Spanish
LANG 4348 Advanced Topics in Language6
Latin American Studies Courses: 0-6 semester credit hours7
Choose from the following:
DANC 3336 Latin American Social Dance
HIST 3379 United States Relations with Latin America
HIST 3391 Modern Mexico
HIST 3398 Colonial Latin American History
HIST 3399 Modern Latin American History
HIST 3397 Study Abroad in Latin America
HIST 4359 Topics in Latin American History6
HIST 4369 Topics in Borderlands History6
6. Topics courses must be approved by the School of Arts and Humanities before enrolling.
7. No more than 6 semester credit hours of the Spanish minor may be completed by Latin American Studies Courses.
Minor in Theatre: 18 semester credit hours
Theatre Fundamentals: 3 semester credit hours
Choose one course from the following:
THEA 1310 Understanding Theatre
THEA 1351 Acting 1
THEA 1352 Acting 2
THEA 2364 Musical Theatre Workshop
Performance and Technical Study: 6 semester credit hours
Choose one course from the following (3 semester credit hours):
THEA 2371 Technical Theatre 1
THEA 2372 Improvisation
THEA 2373 Languages of the Body
THEA 2350 Voice for the Actor
THEA 2V71 Independent Study in Theatre (1-3 semester credit hours)
Choose one course from the following (3 semester credit hours):
THEA 3310 Theatre/Performance Ensemble
THEA 3324 Technical Theatre 2
THEA 3325 Directing
THEA 3351 Light Design
Advanced Studies in Theatre: 9 semester credit hours, upper-division coursework
Choose one course from the following (3 semester credit hours)
THEA 3323 Performance in Historical Context
THEA 3380 Theatre and Literature
Choose two courses from the following (6 semester credit hours):
THEA 3342 Advanced Topics in Theatre
THEA 3356 Acting 3
THEA 3361 Performing Shakespeare
THEA 3372 Advanced Improvisation
THEA 4301 Acting for Film and Video
THEA 4310 Theatre Internship
THEA 4342 Advanced Topics in Technical Theatre
Minor in Visual Arts: 18 semester credit hours
Arts Foundations: 3 semester credit hours
Choose one course from the following:
ARTS 1316 Drawing Foundations
ARTS 2316 Painting Foundations
ARTS 2350 Photography: Design
ARTS 2380 Visual Design Foundations
ARTS 2381 Introduction to Sculpture
ARTS 2V71 Independent Study in Visual Arts (1-3 semester credit hours)
Art History Foundations: 3 semester credit hours
Choose one course from the following:
AHST 1303 Survey of Western Art History: Ancient to Medieval
AHST 1304 Survey of Western Art History: Renaissance to Modern
AHST 2331 Understanding Art
AHST 3313 Medieval Art and Architecture
AHST 3315 Renaissance Art and Architecture
AHST 3316 Baroque Art and Architecture
AHST 3317 Pioneers of Modern Art
AHST 3318 Contemporary Art
AHST 3319 Twentieth Century European Art: Avant-Garde and Aftermath
AHST 3320 Art in Historical Context
AHST 3321 Chinese Art History
AHST 3324 History of Photography
AHST 4342 Topics in Art History
FILM 2332 Understanding Film
FILM 3321 Film in Historical Context
FILM 3325 Film Authorship
FILM 3342 Topics in Film
Studio Courses: 12 semester credit hours
Choose any four courses from the following:
ARTS 3313 Intermediate Visual Design
ARTS 3311 Contemporary Art Practices
ARTS 3340 Topics in Studio Art
ARTS 3341 Chinese Calligraphy
ARTS 3363 Typography, Technology, Image
ARTS 3366 Intermediate Drawing
ARTS 3367 Figure Drawing
ARTS 3368 Mixed Media
ARTS 3369 Intermediate Painting
ARTS 3371 Photography: Black/White
ARTS 3372 Photography: Color Concepts
ARTS 3373 Printmaking
ARTS 3375 Sculpture
ARTS 3376 Time-Based Art
ARTS 3377 Photography: Altered Image
ARTS 3379 Photography: New Media
ARTS 3381 Video Painting
ARTS 3382 Color as Subject
ARTS 4308 Image/Text
ARTS 4366 Advanced Drawing
ARTS 4368 Advanced Visual Arts
ARTS 4369 Advanced Painting
ARTS 4372 Advanced Photography
ARTS 4V71 Independent Study in Visual Arts (1-3 semester credit hours)