Does taking a minor in college make you look better to future employers?
I am currently a junior in high school and have recently decided to major in Economics in college, I have heard a lot about minors, but I still want to learn more about them. For example, do you get degree for taking a minor? Do you have a lot more classes if you take a minor? But most importantly, if I choose to take a minor, is that something I can put on my resume or a job application? Any information would be much appreciated. #college-major #jobs #resume #degree #college-minor #courses #learning #interests
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Matthew’s Answer
When you get a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, it will most likely be a single degree. That degree may include one, two, or three majors; any number of minors; and even one or two "professional programs" (for instance, an "education program" that would prepare you for licensure to teach economics in a government high school). All of these can be listed on a résumé or job application. If you haven't already, make sure to look into the economics program at the University of Missouri—Kansas City; it's quite diverse.
Thank you for the clearup! I was curious about how the minors are attached to the degree. Is it physically written on your degree or do you get a specific documentation saying you ahave taken classes on the subject?
Prithvi
Some colleges may write majors or minors on your degree. Regardless, they'll be written on your transcript (the official record of the classes you've taken, along with the majors, minors, and professional programs toward which they've counted).
Matthew McNatt
Thank you for the follow up. It definitely cleared up a lot of questions I had.
Prithvi
Sean’s Answer
Deciding to take up a minor in college, especially with your future career in mind, should be based more on the potential for the usefulness of that knowledge to a future employer rather than just taking up a minor for employer attraction. If the minor is in basket weaving, but you're going after an economist position, then the minor doesn't matter one bit. If, however, you major in economics and minor in something related, perhaps accounting/finance/politics, then the minor is well worth it.
You can't get a degree for just taking up a minor in the traditional 4-year college sense. You could get a certificate which would basically be a "minor certificate". The anchor for any degree is the major and a minor is optional. You should definitely put a minor on your resume under the education section when you're displaying your degree(s) if you have one. I took a minor in my undergraduate education and it didn't seem like extra work. It just means that you have less room for free electives like basket weaving. Good luck!
Richard’s Answer
Yes, you probably will have to take a few more classes for a Minor. Your total number of courses to complete for both the Major and Minor might increase your overall required courses to graduate and in some cases your general electives required for your Major might be filled with most (if not all) of the courses required for your Minor area of study. It is possible that a couple of additional courses may be necessary to completely finish all of the required courses for your Minor. Perhaps two to three extra courses but could be more or less than that depending on the Minor.
Yes, you can notate on your resume that you have a Major in one particular field of study and Minor in another particular field of study. A potential hiring manager might view your Major and Minor areas of studies as significant if the two areas of study relate to the job posting. In addition, you might be viewed as a better candidate for a job because of the additional knowledge gained in another area of study.
When you decide to purse a major for your specific area of study in college then your educational tasks over the next four years or more of college are established. You will have typical courses that are required for you to meet graduation requirements including core courses, electives, and specific courses required for your major area of study. If you choose Economics as your primary (Major) area of study then perhaps you might be interested in another area of study to supplement your Economics Major like Finance, Business, Accounting, or any other area of Minor study that interest you and supports your Major.
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