History, Minor

Location(s): On Campus

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The history minor introduces students to the theory and practice of understanding and studying the human past. Courses approach the study of history from various chronological and geographical perspectives. In studying history, students learn to read critically, argue persuasively, and write effectively, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the nature of the human experience and the meaning of global citizenship. Students with coursework in history are highly sought after for a wide variety of postgraduate studies and careers, including law, education, public history and historic preservation, journalism, government and public service, non-profit organizations, archival and library specialties, and business.

An Important Note about Career Preparation: History is an incredibly versatile discipline, and many students will find the combination of a history minor with a second minor (such as Communication, Education Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, or Spanish), or a certificate, to be a good way to prepare for a specific career. Students should meet with history faculty early in their studies to discuss long-term career goals and the best combination of studies to achieve them.

Minor Requirements: History (18 hours)

1. Required (9 hours)

HIS 120: Early Civilizations Credit: 3 AND
HIS 125: The Emergence of the Modern World Credit: 3
OR
HIS 130: The American Experience to 1877 Credit: 3 AND
HIS 135: The American Experience Since 1877 Credit: 3
HIS 205: Making History: The Art and Science of Historical Research Credit: 3

2. Electives (9 hours)

Three additional history courses at the 300 level. HPGCS majors cannot use their major coursework to fulfill this part of the minor requirements.