Academic Catalog

History Minor

Required Courses 1
HIST U105History of the United States to 1877 23
or HIST U106 History of the United States from 1865
HIST U101Introduction to World History I 23
or HIST U102 Introduction to World History II
All minors must complete a history study abroad course, a history course with a service-learning component, or a 3-6 credit of HIST U499 internship. 43-6
Three to Five History Courses at 300-level or above 49-15
At least one course must be taken in each of the following regions: 3
United States History
Courses numbered HIST U301-HIST U325
Courses numbered HIST U390-HIST U392
Topics in United States History
Topics in African-American History
Topics in Women's History 5
European History
Courses numbered HIST U330-HIST U356
Courses numbered HIST U390-HIST U391
Topics in European History
Topics in Women's History 5
Non-Western History
The Vietnam War
Courses numbered HIST U360-HIST U391
Topics in Non-Western History
Topics in Women's History 5
Total Hours 20-21
1

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses

2

Any of the 100-level history courses may satisfy the general education requirement in your major. Consult your program of study. 

3

With approval, students may apply relevant 400-level special topics courses, one-time-only courses, and independent studies to the minor. If HIST U491 is used to satisfy a regional requirement, the subject matter must match one region; comparative courses may not be used to satisfy a regional requirement. 

4

One course may satisfy multiple requirements thereby increasing the elective courses. Consult with the History Department academic adviser, a history faculty mentor, or the HPPA department chair. 

5

The topic should focus on women in one of the three regions.