Add a CGS Minor. Expand What You Can Do.
Build. Serve. Lead.
Why Add a Minor?
A minor can help you explore an interest, complement your major, and build knowledge and skills that support your academic and career goals.
Explore an Interest
Dive deeper into a subject that complements your major or simply interests you.
Build Complementary Skills
Add knowledge and skills that can strengthen your major and broaden your academic experience.
Expand Your Options
Explore an additional area of study that can support your career interests and future goals.
Make It Your Own
Choose a minor that reflects your interests and adds another dimension to your Pitt experience.
Explore CGS Minors
CGS offers minors in areas ranging from law and public service to leadership and military studies. CGS minors are open to CGS students as well as eligible University of Pittsburgh undergraduates.
Law, Criminal Justice & Society
Study the foundations of law, criminal justice, and social systems to prepare for careers in legal, public service, or justice-oriented fields.
Public Service
Gain knowledge and skills for careers in public administration, nonprofit management, and community leadership.
ROTC: Aerospace Studies
Explore leadership, Air Force operations, and aerospace strategy through focused coursework.
ROTC: Military Science
Develop leadership, critical thinking, and team-building skills through military-focused coursework.
Who Can Add a CGS Minor?
CGS minors aren't just for CGS students. Eligible undergraduate students from across the University of Pittsburgh can add a CGS minor to their academic plan.
CGS Students
Already a CGS Student?
Talk with your CGS academic advisor about adding a minor and how it fits into your degree plan.
Contact CGS Advising →Other Pitt Students
Major Outside of CGS?
Current Pitt students whose major is outside of CGS can add an eligible CGS minor by completing the CGS Minor or Certificate Declaration Form.
Declare a CGS Minor →Plan Your Minor
Planning ahead can help you make sure your minor fits smoothly into your degree plan.
Complete at Least Half at Pitt
At least half of your minor coursework must be completed at the University of Pittsburgh.
Meet the GPA Requirement
You must earn a minimum 2.0 GPA in your minor coursework.
Watch for Course Overlap
Courses used for your minor cannot overlap with your major, another minor, or a certificate.
Plan Early
Declare your minor early so you have enough time to complete the required coursework before graduation.
Good to know: Some CGS minors have additional eligibility or admission requirements. ROTC: Aerospace Studies and ROTC: Military Science have specific requirements that students should review before declaring.
Ready to Explore Something More?
Whether you want to complement your major, explore a new field, or build skills for your future, a CGS minor gives you another way to shape your Pitt education.
CGS Students: Talk with your academic advisor about your options.
Students from Other Pitt Schools: Complete the CGS Minor or Certificate Declaration Form.