Minors

Many students choose to add a minor to their course of study. These minors can help you to further distinguish yourself in the job market or to pursue a personal interest. Minors are offered by the College of General Studies, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, and School of Social Work. Visit each school's website for the most up-to-date information on currently offered minors.

The College of General Studies offers the following minor programs to CGS students as well as other University of Pittsburgh undergraduates.

NEW MINOR: Law, Criminal Justice, & Society

A 15-credit minor in LCJS provides students from around the University an opportunity to pursue a sustained course of interdisciplinary study focused on the intersection of law, criminal justice, and society.

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As of Fall 2022, the Administration of Justice and Legal Studies minors are no longer accepting new students. Students pursuing the ADMJ and LEGLST minors will have until Summer 2028 to complete the program requirements. Students interested in a similar course of study are invited to explore our new Law, Criminal Justice, and Society (LCJS) minor.

Go to: Administration of Justice Minor | Legal Studies Minor

Public Service

Our 15-credit minor in public service will help you develop the theoretical knowledge and civic skills needed for a career in government and non-government sectors.

Requirements

  • For all minor programs, you must complete at least half of the minor course requirements at the University of Pittsburgh and earn a 2.0 or better GPA.
  • Courses used for a minor cannot overlap with courses used for a major, minor, or a certificate.

Note: If a cross-listed course (e.g., ADMJ 1400/LEGLST1140 Introduction to Criminal Law) has been taken for the student’s major, it may not be double-counted towards the minor or vice versa. A cross-listed course in two different departments or programs is considered the same course.

  • A minor must be completed in conjunction with an undergraduate degree and cannot be pursued alone, or added to your plan after graduation.
  • Declare early! This should be done as soon as you have started taking courses towards the minor.

How to Declare a CGS Minor

A student must be admitted into the minor in the school that offers it.

Non-CGS students: Please visit CGS Admissions to complete an application form online.
CGS students: Please contact your CGS advisor or CGSAdv@pitt.edu.

Check with CGS Advising prior to declaring the minor to address any possible limitations in class selection and course overlaps related to your desired CGS program.