All of the Undergraduate Colleges offer minors that range from 18-24 hours. In addition, Loyola offers 13 Interdisciplinary Minors. Information concerning specific requirements for minors is found on the minor tracking sheets posted in the Bulletin. If the requirements for the minor are not completed by graduation, the minor will not be indicated on the transcript. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the minor. Students in certain majors must complete a minor as part of their degree requirements.
LAS A305: Theology of Liberation, 3 crs
This course is a study of the historical development of the theology of liberation in Latin America and explores the relevance of its themes to the current situation in the region and in Latino communities in the US. This course is cross-listed with RELS-A305.
LAS A335:Postcolonial Literatures, 3 crs
HIST A200 U.S. History to 1865 3 crs.
This course covers the exploration, the colonial experience, independence, the new republic, the spread of both democracy and slavery, expansion, abolitionism, and the Civil War. The emphasis of the course is not only political but on the economic, social, and intellectual and cultural aspects of U.S. history as well.
HIST A201 U.S. History from 1865 3 crs.
Major Courses
GREK A100 Beginning Greek I 3 crs.
Language tells us many things about a culture, not only in what people have to say but how they say it. This course introduces students to the world of the ancient Greeks through a study of their language.
GREK A101 Beginning Greek II 3 crs.
GREK A100 continued.
GERM A100 First Year German I 3 crs.
This course is an introduction to the German language. Fundamental structure of the language including development of the four basic skills - comprehension, speaking, reading and writing - is the focus.
GERM A101 First Year German II 3 crs.
This course is a continuation of GERM A100 and further develops listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Major Courses
FREN A100 First-year French I, 3 crs
This course focuses on the fundamental structure of the french language. Development of the four basic skills - listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing - are of primary concern.
FREN A101 First-year French II, 3 crs
ECON B100 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 crs
This course is an introduction to economic analysis: efficiency and equity; production and exchange; costs, supply, and demand; markets, organizations, and government; competition, cooperation, and coercion; and international trade.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MATH A115 or equivalent ALEKS placement
ECON B101 Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 crs
DANC M111 Basic Ballet I 2 crs.
This course introduces the beginner student to a study of the basic principles of classical ballet according to the Russian ballet technique developed by Agrippina Vaganova. The use of French terminology and the proper alignment of the body through basic exercises at the barre and in the center are covered. Creditable twice.
DANC M211 Basic Ballet II 2 crs.
CRIM A101 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 crs.
This course is an introduction to the philosophical and historical background of law enforcement. The principles of organization and administration for functions and activities; planning and research; public relations; personnel and training; inspection and control; direction; and policy formation will be discussed.
CRIM A105 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems 3 crs.
CMMN A100 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 crs.
This course is a survey of the various fields of Mass Communication taught at Loyola and specific preparation for courses taught in the school. Consideration is given to philosophical foundations, historical development, current trends and status, organizational structure and career opportunities.
Required for Mass Communication majors.
CMMN A101 Communication Writing 3 crs.
CLHU A238 Justice In Greek Literature 3 crs.
This course introduces students to how ancient Greek culture constructed and enacted the concept of justice within its communities. Students are introduced to a variety of primary sources and secondary analyses in order to provide the background for instituting a "mock court" patterned after the dikasteria of 5th century BCE Athens.
CLHU A242 The Development of Greek Tragedy 3 crs.