minoring in

Pursuing subsidiary subject

Minoring in refers to pursuing a secondary field of study in college or university, requiring fewer courses than a major: She's majoring in biology but minoring in Spanish.

The minor typically complements or broadens the primary degree without the depth of specialization a major demands.

Opposites
academic emphasis

minoring inmajoring in

Primary field of study

degree program · mastering

Family

minor, minoring, minored, minors, minority, minorities, minus, minuscule, minute

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