Minors
Offered by: Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dreaming about a career in aerospace? This minor will give you a competitive edge in the aerospace industry. Mines graduates have gone on to careers at NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and other notable companies.
Catalog Information: Aerospace Engineering Minor
Offered by: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Avionics expertise is in high demand, so put yourself in the cockpit designing and building cutting-edge avionics systems, robotic control systems, and wireless communications. This program features a fully equipped flight simulator that mimics a wide range of military and civilian aircraft. Students also have the opportunity to build components for the flight simulator, including collision avoidance software and flight control systems. Give yourself a competitive edge in a cross-section of the aerospace industry – think NASA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, among others.
Catalog Information: Avionics Minor
Offered by: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Weather and climate issues present significant challenges for current and future generations. A minor in atmospheric sciences from South Dakota Mines will equip you with the necessary tools to excel in the fields of meteorology and climatology.
Catalog Information: Atmospheric Sciences Minor
Offered by: Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences
From fighting cancer to saving endangered species, biology plays a role in numerous scientific fields. A minor in biology, no matter your major, will give you a leg up in some of today's fastest-growing industries.
Catalog Information: Biology Minor
Offered by: Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Whether it's growing new body organs or building products made of plant fiber, the study of biomaterials is at the forefront of innovation. Biomaterials minors are better prepared for jobs, graduate school, or medical and other professional schools.
Catalog Information: Biomaterials Minor
Offered by: Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering
Combine your passion for both engineering and life sciences to make a real impact on human health. This minor gives you hands-on experience with biomedical technologies, biomaterials, and medical innovation, preparing you for careers or graduate studies in healthcare, biotechnology, or medical device development.
Catalog Information: Biomedical Engineering Minor
Offered by:Department ofMining Engineering and Management
Science and engineering industries often seek professionals who are a unique combination of manager, engineer, and scientist. This minor degree program will prepare you for just such roles, providing a deep dive into STEM and business training.
Catalog Information: Business Management in Technology Minor
Offered by:Department ofMaterials and Metallurgical Engineering
Ceramic engineers produce materials vital to many technologies, including aerospace parts, biomedical components, fuel cells, and more. In this program, you’ll explore the science and technology of creating products from inorganic, non-metallic materials.
Catalog Information: Ceramic Engineering Minor
Offered by: Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences
A fundamental understanding of chemistry is useful in all fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A minor in chemistry can make you more competitive in the job market and help you experience career advancement faster.
Catalog Information: Chemistry Minor
Offered by: Department of Mathematics
Business leaders and researchers make data-driven decisions every day. They depend on team members who have the skills to understand that data. This minor will give you a competitive advantage in any field of study.
Catalog Information: Computational Statistics Minor
Offered by: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The proliferation of artificial intelligence and machine learning into every aspect of modern life means those with a basic understanding of computer systems, coding, and human-machine interfaces will excel in the marketplace. In addition to any science or engineering discipline, give yourself a competitive edge with experience in applied computer science.
Catalog Information:Computer Science Minor
Offered by: Department of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Prepare for professional success by developing creative thinking, collaboration, and communication skills within the context of your STEM education. Grow your creative expression through art and music while bolstering your interpersonal acumen.
Catalog Information: Creativity & Collaboration in STEM
Offered by:Department ofMining Engineering and Management
With its emphasis on exploration strategies, resource evaluation, and development pathways, this minor equips students with a foundational understanding of the current critical minerals landscape. Students gain exposure to the technical challenges, emerging technologies, and opportunities shaping domestic and global critical minerals supply chains.
Catalog Information:Critical Minerals - Exploration & Development Minor
Offered by:Department ofMaterials and Metallurgical Engineering
Critical minerals are essential raw materials used in the production of electronics, batteries, advanced alloys, and many other applications. Students pursuing this minor will learn about sources for these critical resources, how they are processed, and how they influence supply chains and manufacturing.
Catalog Information:Critical Minerals - Processing & Extraction
Offered by: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Construction engineering involves applying engineering principles and techniques to oversee the construction process, ensuring that structures are built safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.This minor provides graduates with an introduction to the field and the application of the tools and skills needed to address problems they encounter.
Catalog Information: Construction Engineering
Offered by: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineers design systems and solve problems in all areas related to the environment and public health. Our environmental engineering minor is open to any student interested in helping to address society's most pressing problems.
Catalog Information: Environmental Engineering Minor
Offered by: Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences
Adapting to climate change and improving sustainability practices are critical for our modern society. A minor in environmental science will give you the tools to work in this exciting and important field.
Catalog Information: Environmental Science Minor
Offered by: Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
A minor in geology will help you understand the Earth's history and rock types – valuable information to take into other STEM fields, whether you're building a bridge or analyzing water quality.
Catalog Information: Geology Minor
Offered by: Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
Learn to manage and analyze data from satellites, GPS systems, and other technologies with a minor in geospatial technology, and get the competitive edge you need to pursue careers in areas like environmental engineering and mining.
Catalog Information: Geospatial Technology Minor
Offered by: Ivanhoe International Center
Employers often value and seek out engineers and scientists who can live and work in cultures different from their own. With this minor, you'll expand your views by creating an engineering, design, research, or capstone project set in a different cultural context.
Catalog Information: Global Engineering and Science Minor
Offered by: Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Every component and structure has to be made out of something. Students in this program study the structure and properties of important metal alloys used in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, and construction industries. With this knowledge, students will understand how material selection and processing influence their ultimate performance.
Catalog Information: Materials Science - Metals Minor
Offered by: Department of Mathematics
A solid understanding of math is essential for all STEM fields. With a minor in mathematics, you will have a competitive edge with employers who want talented problem-solvers on their teams.
Catalog Information: Mathematics Minor
Offered by: Department of Military Science
Serve your country and gain the benefits of Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) by minoring in military science. Employers appreciate the leadership training and problem-solving skills that graduates with a military science minor bring to the table.
Catalog Information: Military Science Minor
Offered by: Department of Mining Engineering and Management
If it can't be grown, it must be mined, and society relies heavily on engineers and scientists who can extract the minerals and metals needed to maintain modern life. The rapidly growing mining industry places a high value on trained engineers who lead the way in environmental protection and the efficient extraction of resources. This minor makes any graduate readily employable in a wide range of high-paying industry jobs.
Catalog Information: Mining Engineering Minor
Offered by: Department of Industrial Engineering
Good companies prioritize safety and value employees who foster a strong safety culture. As an engineer or scientist, you will likely address safety at some point in your career, and a minor in occupational safety will give you a leg up against the competition.
Catalog Information: Occupational Safety Minor
Offered by: Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
The petroleum industry employs a wide variety of engineers and scientists. With a minor in petroleum systems, you will gain expertise in the field of energy, which will help you stand out when seeking jobs in the energy industry.
Catalog Information: Petroleum Systems Minor
Offered by: Department of Physics
The field of physics asks, and attempts to answer, some of life's toughest questions - how did the universe begin, and what is it made of? Physics is important for all STEM fields, so whether you're a science or engineering major, a minor in physics will give you another level of understanding and expertise.
Catalog Information: Physics Minor
Offered by: Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Interested in expanding your engineering profile? The polymer engineering minor provides opportunities to explore how advanced materials shape industries and everyday life. This program complements any traditional engineering degree, helping students stand out in fields such as pharmaceuticals, water purification, energy, recycling, biopolymers, and other related areas. It also provides a strong foundation for graduate or medical school.
Catalog Information: Polymer Engineering Minor
Offered by: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The field of robotics is permeating industry at every level – from robotic vacuums standard in homes today to cutting-edge automated manufacturing. With this minor, you'll establish a foundation in robotics that will open opportunities in almost any engineering field.
Catalog Information: Robotics Minor
Offered by: Department of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Leaders in STEM fields are often well-rounded individuals who appreciate a diverse range of ideas. By blending science with social sciences, humanities, and liberal arts, this minor will prepare you to become an in-demand leader in today's fastest-growing industries.
Catalog Information: Science, Technology, and Society Minor
Offered by: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Sustainability is a common theme across engineering disciplines. A minor in sustainable engineering will teach you to improve engineering practices by designing systems that use energy and resources in a more sustainable manner.
Catalog Information: Sustainable Engineering Minor
Offered by: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Heard the term "systems thinking”? Leaders must design across the full breadth, depth, and lifecycle of technical systems to be at the forefront of innovation. Our minor in systems engineering equips graduates with the design fundamentals necessary to solve complex, trans-disciplinary technological problems.
Catalog Information: Systems Engineering Minor