The minor in history enables students to encounter the academic exploration of humanity’s past. Students are introduced to both ancient and modern history, and they will also investigate both global and regional history. The minor also provides students with basic comprehension of historical method by exposing them to the sustained study of primary sources and theories of historical interpretation and by requiring them to become cognizant of independent historical research.
Students enrolling in the history minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.
The following rules apply:
Students seeking a minor in history must successfully complete the following courses or their equivalent. All the course prerequisites must be satisfied.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of nine credits in courses selected from the following list:
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