Enhance Your Degree. Expand Your Knowledge.
At NMSU Global Campus, we offer 12 fully online minor programs so you can tailor your education to the career — and the impact — you’re working toward. With an academic minor, you’ll have the opportunity to gain additional in-demand skills with fewer courses than a second major would require.
Whether it complements your degree or broadens your interests into a new field, your minor will demonstrate to employers and graduate programs that you’re committed to personal growth, professional development, and a purposeful career.
Explore Academic Minors at NMSU Global Campus
Communication Studies (Undergraduate)
Enhance your interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural skills to lead with confidence in any professional environment. This online undergraduate minor helps you navigate group dynamics, strengthen your public speaking, and build the kind of message strategy that drives success.
Communication Studies (Graduate)
Supplement your graduate work with advanced communication tools. In our flexible online minor, you’ll strengthen your ability to convey ideas effectively and lead with clarity in diverse settings — invaluable skills for any field.
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Deepen your knowledge of human behavior and improve your ability to support others across diverse settings. With this 100% online undergraduate minor, you’ll gain foundational counseling skills for a variety of age groups — a valuable tool for those seeking careers in education, social work, nursing, and more.
Forensic Science
Enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system as you learn to apply scientific methods to real-world challenges. This online undergraduate minor teaches you the basics of criminal investigations, forensic psychology, and evidence analysis.
Geomatics
Prepare for a career in land development, construction, or environmental work with a geomatics minor. In this online undergraduate minor, you’ll learn how to use mapping tools and real-world data to make informed decisions about resources, infrastructure, and more.
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Step into the dynamic world of hospitality and tourism. This undergraduate minor is ideal for anyone pursuing careers in hotel management, restaurant operations, event planning, or travel and tourism — or for those looking to elevate customer experiences in any service-focused industry.
Human Development and Family Science
Gain insights into human growth, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships across the lifespan. Ideal for those pursuing careers in education, social services, or healthcare, this undergraduate minor introduces you to topics like child development, family resource management, and parenting strategies.
Human Rights
Stand up for justice, equity, and the protection of human dignity. With this undergraduate minor, you’ll view contemporary issues, from migration and border politics to international law, through a critical lens that allows you to make meaningful change — no matter your field.
Management
Develop organizational skills that are essential for today’s dynamic workplace. If you’re looking to grow your ability to lead teams and manage projects, this undergraduate minor will equip you with valuable tools for strategic planning and effective decision-making.
Psychology
Explore the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This undergraduate minor teaches you about cognitive development, social dynamics, and psychological research methods, and it complements careers in education, healthcare, business, and beyond.
Risk Management and Insurance
Build in-demand skills for navigating financial risk across industries. In this online undergraduate minor, you’ll explore the fundamentals of insurance, financial analysis, and business law.
Spanish
With an undergraduate Spanish minor, you’ll elevate your communication skills and gain the tools to connect culturally and engage effectively. This program offers advanced coursework in grammar and composition, designed to support both heritage language learners and non-native speakers.
Expand What’s Possible with a Minor
When you add a minor to your degree at NMSU Global Campus, you’ll gain a competitive edge in a program that’s:
- Flexible
- Affordable
- 100% Online
Plus, you’ll experience a community of support that’s with you every step of the way. If you’re ready to explore which minor is best for you, we invite you to book an advising appointment, send us an email, or give us a call.
