Academic Catalog

History Minor

Required Courses 1
Foundation courses 2
HIST U105History of the United States to 18773
or HIST U106 History of the United States from 1865
HIST U101Introduction to World History I3
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.