BSFS Declaring a Chemistry Minor

Declaring a Minor

BGSU College of Arts and Sciences requires you to have a declared major and a minor (or a dual or second major) in order to graduate.  Specializations do not count toward this requirement.

Note: In order to add or change a specialization, the same form below is required to be filed with the college. 

However, students need to consult and should seek approval from the forensic science office and/or Faculty Mentor before adding or changing a specialization.     

In the forensic science program, BSFS students will take all of the classes that are needed to have a chemistry minor. However, every student still needs to fill out the paperwork to tell the College that they have declared Chemistry as their minor, the program office cannot do this, and it is not automatic. If BSFS students wish to declare a minor other than chemistry, that is allowed; however, students should recognize that declaring a different minor does not mean that any of the chemistry courses are waived. All courses listed under the “Additional Requirements” section of a student’s checksheet, which constitute a chemistry minor, are required for all BSFS majors. 

To declare the minor, 

• Find the form at the following location  
• The link for the form will be located in the grey box on the bottom, under Student Forms, you want the one called “Change in Major or Minor”.   
• “Change in Major or Minor” form
• Fill out the form and submit it electronically through the website. 
• If only adding a minor, write “no change” under new major, and write “chemistry” (or the desired minor) under new minor.