History Minor

The history minor is for students in a bachelor’s degree program who also want to gain a better understanding of human societies through the study of the discipline of history.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the minor, students will be able to:

Demonstrate college-level research and writing skills

• Identify and explain the significance of key people, ideas, and events in the history of a period or region

• Explain the development of distinctive institutions of western civilization and the impact of the Western world on other world regions

• Explain key points in the history of a period of world history or non- Western/US region that demonstrates the nature change over time.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic narrative of American history including key American institutions, the effect of these institutions on different groups, and the evolving relationship of the US with the world

Curriculum Requirements

The minor requires 15 credits (five HIST courses) with at least one HIST course from each of the three general education areas covered by the discipline: American History, Other World Civilization, and Western Civilization. At least two HIST courses must be at the 300-level or higher.

Courses regularly offered: (See the rest of the catalog for a complete list of HIST courses).

American History

Western Civilization

Other World Civilization