A new academic option for students is coming to Slippery Rock University that is a little different than other minors.
Starting fall semester, Slippery Rock University students will be able to obtain a minor is esports.
The new academic program will prepare students to work in the competitive video game industry.
Prior to announcing esports as minor, more than 40 students enrolled in Introduction to Esports for the upcoming fall semester.
SRU joins 85 other colleges and universities to offer esports programs.