Space Studies Minor Requirements

Earn a Space Studies minor by meeting these requirements.

Minor in Space Studies

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required 20 credits, including:
SPST 200	Introduction to Space Studies	3
Remaining credits from:
SPST 220	Space Science and Exploration	3
SPST 270	History of the Space Age	3
SPST 300	The Case for Space	3
SPST 310	Introduction to Dinosaurs	3
SPST 360	NASA	3
SPST 405	Space Mission Design	3
SPST 410	Life Support Systems	3
SPST 425	Observational Astronomy	3
SPST 430		3
SPST 435		3
SPST 450	International Space Programs	3
SPST 460	Life in the Universe	3
SPST 470	Special Topics in Space Studies	1-3
SPST 480	Readings in Space Studies	1-3
SPST 491	Independent Study	2
Up to a maximum of 6 credits may also be obtained from the following:
AVIT 403	Aerospace Law	3
GEOG 374 & 374L	Environmental Remote Sensing and Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory	3
GEOG 475	Digital Image Processing	3
PHYS 460	Introduction to Astrophysics	3
PHYS 461	Introduction to Astrophysics II	3
Total Available Credits		58-62

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

Pursue another discipline
Add training that supports your major
Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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