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Expand Your Learning with a CGS Minor

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The College of General Studies (CGS) offers a variety of minors that are open to CGS students as well as all University of Pittsburgh undergraduates. Adding a CGS minor is a great way to develop specialized skills, explore a personal interest, and strengthen your resume.

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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.
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Public Service

Gain knowledge and skills for careers in public administration, nonprofit management, and community leadership.

ROTC: Aerospace Studies (New Fall 2025)

Explore leadership, air force operations, and aerospace strategy through focused coursework.

ROTC: Military Science (New Fall 2025)

Develop leadership, critical thinking, and team-building skills through military-focused coursework.

Requirements

  • Complete at least half of your minor courses at the University of Pittsburgh with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Courses for a minor cannot overlap with your major, other minors, or certificates.
  • Cross-listed courses count as one and cannot be double-counted.
  • Minors must be completed alongside an undergraduate degree and can’t be added after graduation.
  • Declare your minor early—ideally when you start taking minor courses.

How to Declare a CGS Minor

  • Admission is required into the school offering the minor.
  • Non-CGS students: Apply online via the CGS Admissions page.
  • CGS students: Contact your CGS advisor or email CGSAdv@pitt.edu.
  • Consult CGS Advising before declaring to discuss any course overlaps or restrictions.
Important: Admission requirements for ROTC minors differ from other CGS minors. Students interested in the ROTC: Military Science or ROTC: Aerospace Studies minors should carefully review the individual minor pages for specific eligibility and enrollment details.

 

Retired Programs

Administration of Justice and Legal Studies Minors (Retired)

These two minors have been retired and are no longer accepting new students. Students currently enrolled will be supported through completion. For more information, please contact your CGS advisor or cgs@pitt.edu. You can review Administration of Justice minor requirements and Legal Studies minor requirements in the university catalog.