History Minor

Requirements for a Minor in History

Eighteen (18) credit hours of course work in history, including 9 credit hours at the 300-level or above. The department suggests the following concentrations:

Global Studies:

HIST 101World History I

3

HIST 102World History II

3

HIST 386Global Studies

3

and

three additional courses in global or non-Western history

American Society and Culture:

HIST 105United States History I

3

HIST 106United States History II

3

and

four additional courses in American history

North American Studies:

HIST 105United States History I

3

HIST 106United States History II

3

and

four additional courses on the history of Mexico, Canada, and the United States

Middle East/Asian Studies:

HIST 101World History I

3

HIST 102World History II

3

four of the following courses:

HIST 261Islamic Civilization

3

HIST 264East Asian Civilizations

3

HIST 265Pre-modern East Asia

3

HIST 266Modern East Asia

3

HIST 268History of South Asia

3

HIST 361Modern Middle East

3

HIST 366Late Imperial China

3

HIST 36720th Century China

3

HIST 368Modern Japan

3

European Studies:

HIST 115Western Civilization I

3

HIST 116Western Civilization II

3

and

four additional courses in European history

 

Total Credit Hours: 18

Other concentrations are also possible. The program must be prepared in consultation with a department faculty member and receive department approval. No more than 9 credit hours of history credit earned prior to the declaration of the minor may be credited toward the program.