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This fall, the University of Tampa introduced four new minors open to students of any major:听, , and .听The psychology minor returns after a several-year hiatus, while the others debut as brand-new offerings.

The environmental criminology and criminal analysis minor provides students with听interdisciplinary tools for analyzing and preventing crime, while equipping them with skills听valued within and beyond criminology.

鈥淲hat makes it (environmental criminology and criminal analysis) exciting is that it鈥檚 cross-disciplinary. It brings in urban planning, architecture and even mathematics,鈥� said Tim Hart, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice.听鈥淓nvironmental criminology pays less attention to who commits a crime and more to the exact听place and moment it happens 鈥� and what can be done to prevent it.鈥�

A highlight of the program is Criminology 207, where students learn to analyze crime patterns听using mapping software. Hart recalled a former student who applied the skill outside of听criminology, landing a job in insurance, where she maps intersections at high risk for collisions.

小优视频ampa has reinstated its psychology minor, returning stronger than before with new听professors and expanded course options.

鈥淧sychology is a strong supplement to many majors,鈥� said Kimberly Cummings, chair and听associate professor of psychology. 鈥淚t provides a foundation for understanding why people think and act the way they do, which is valuable in any career or personal setting.鈥�

With courses ranging from developmental psychology to industrial and health psychology,听students can shape the minor to fit their interests and career goals.

Another addition to the 小优视频ampa catalog this year is the Black studies minor, which builds on 小优视频ampa鈥檚 existing courses in Black history, art and literature.听

Brenton Boyd, director of the program and professor of English and writing, noted the richness of Black art and culture in Tampa and how many 小优视频ampa faculty are deeply connected to it, often teaching听 related courses.

The minor complements multiple disciplines. Students in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education often find natural connections to the program, but Boyd expressed that those pursuing business also benefit by pairing their skills with a deeper understanding of culture and community.

Boyd emphasized that Black studies fosters academic and personal growth, from critical thinking to empathy and resilience.听

鈥淎t its core it鈥檚 about learning to think well and become thought leaders of tomorrow,鈥� he said, 鈥渆ncouraging students to step into new perspectives and challenge themselves.鈥�

Data science also joins the list of new minors, providing students with the skills necessary to听analyze, interpret and apply artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to data in their chosen fields.听

鈥淣o matter the discipline 鈥� business, healthcare, biology, environmental science, psychology, sport management or political science 鈥� students are working with data and need the tools to analyze it, complementing their primary field,鈥� said Binod Rimal, director of the program and assistant professor of data science.

The program uses a multidisciplinary approach, blending statistics, programming in Python and R, and hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning. The minor offers courses that build versatile skills, preparing students for a wide range of careers, from nursing to sports analytics.

Rimal hopes students leave the program with more than technical skills: 鈥淲e want students to听graduate with curiosity, confidence and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.鈥�

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Students interested in adding a minor should contact their academic adviser.