minor in

verb

minored in; minoring in; minors in

: to have (a specified second subject of study) in addition to a main subject

In college, she majored in chemistry and minored in biology.

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Her memories of Fang Klein run deep, having met as students at San José State University in 1996, where Fang Klein earned her bachelor’s degree in dance with a minor in musical theater. —

David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 On Thursday, a spokesperson for the DA’s Office confirmed the 16-year-old who killed Sledge still faces one felony count of being a minor in possession of a handgun. —

Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 In the fall, the university launched a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. —

Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 Sereen Al Shnini would like to major in human biology and perhaps minor in global health at either UC San Diego or UCLA while also working as an emergency medical technician. —

Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minor in