CEHD Minors

Appalachian Studies Minor (15 hours)

The minor in Appalachian Studies includes courses from a variety of disciplines to give students a broad understanding of Appalachia from multiple perspectives. Field research courses guide students into firsthand experience in the region. Students are required to take APST 200, Introducing Appalachia, early in their program of studies. A capstone course or major project is required near the end of their program; students choose from APST courses, internship, or independent study for the capstone work. For the remaining nine credit hours, students are to select three courses from a vareity of offerings. Some courses will need approval from the chair of Appalachian Studies or by an advisor in the APST program.

Students who wish to minor in Appalachian Studies must submit a Declaration of Minor form with appropriate signatures to the Registrar. Students must consult with the APST chair or one of the members of the APST faculty for advising.

Coaching Education Minor (15 hours)

Minors in ESHE are open to all students outside the HHP Department at Radford University. Reminder: All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either 3 or 4 hours credit at the 300 and 400 course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 excluding three hour activity-based courses.

Exercise and Sport Science Minor (18 hours)

Minors in ESHE are open to all students outside the HHP Department at Radford University. Reminder: All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either 3 or 4 hours credit at the 300 and 400 course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 excluding three hour activity-based courses.

Sport Management Minor (15 hours)

Minors in ESHE are open to all students outside the HHP Department at Radford University. Reminder: All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either three or four hours credit at the 300 and 400 course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, excluding three hour activity-based courses.

eSports (15 Credits)

The minor in esports services focuses on play, community, team-building, inclusion, and event planning. Offered jointly with the English Department, this minor will prepare students for careers in this burgeoning field. Courses include those dedicated to the esports ecosystem and game design. Depending on personal interests, students are able to choose supportive courses such as writing, marketing, leadership, and special events.

Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Minor (18 Credits)

The minor in Outdoor Recreation and Leadership (OURL) consists of courses to develop the student’s outdoor leadership skills in areas such as adventure-based programming, wilderness first aid, natural and cultural interpretation, and challenge course programming. Students majoring in a variety of disciplines will find this minor an excellent way to develop leadership skills for a variety of outdoor related careers. Students have the option to choose between one of two tracks based on consultation with the OURL academic advisor. No perquisites are required; however, enrollment is limited each year based on available space. The minor is open to all students with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Recreation, Parks and Tourism (15 Credits)

The minor in Recreation, Parks and Tourism seeks to academically engage students through diverse learning opportunities with an emphasis on experiential learning. This approach specifically targets the development of professional competencies in the areas of: (1) foundational knowledge, (2) program leadership, (3) administrative and management functions, and (4) professional skills and behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing the students’ critical thinking skills as the foundation for competency development.

Tourism and Special Events (15 Credits)

The minor in Tourism and Special Events aims to provide students with “real world” practice and theory within the discipline. Students will be armed with tools to succeed in the field, understand current theories, and be exposed to professionals to formulate relationships with practitioners that can lead to internships and job placements. Courses such as Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Marketing and Promotion, and Experiential Tourism and Events provide opportunities to learn about emerging trends, while courses such as Commercial Recreation, Special Events, and Professional Advancement in Tourism provide opportunities to draw from related fields of business and marketing while targeting learning to the application of tourism. There are diverse career opportunities in this area. Students are given flexibility to choose 4 of the required 5 classes that comprise the minor, offering opportunities for them to tailor their experience to ultimate goals. The minor is open to all students with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

American Sign Language Minor (15 hours)

The minor in American Sign Language teaches communication competency in a visual language. Students become knowledgeable about aspects of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community and culture. For careers working with the public, this minor is beneficial for understanding and communicating with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. This minor does not prepare students to interpret. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required to declare the American Sign Language Minor. 

Education Minor (18 hours)

The Education minor is open to students who are not Interdisciplinary Studies majors in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership.  The minor consists of 18 semester hours and includes courses that are required for application to the Teacher Education Program. Students who plan to apply to the Teacher Education Program should complete the minor prior to their senior year.

Special Education Minor (18 hours)

The minor in Special Education consists of 18 semester hours and includes either EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 as a prerequisite to the remaining 15 credit hours. The remaining 15 credit hours may be selected, with the approval of a faculty advisor from the department, from the electives listed below. Note that some courses available in the minor have additional prerequisites. A minimum 2.5 gpa is required.