There are four distinct minors in History from which students may select. Each requires 15 hours. Other requirements are listed below. You can become a minor by going to your college office and filling out a form.
If you have any questions about the minor or becoming a minor, please email the Department Chair, Dr. Greta Rensenbrink.
The History Minor
The general History Minor gives you the broadest course options and will make sense for most students. For this Minor, you can take any classes offered by the department. The only limit is that you can only count two of the five general survey classes (HST 101, 102, 103 and 230,231).
Courses: Up to two of these: HST 101, 102, 103, 230, 231. All other courses offered by the History Department are acceptable.
United States History
If you want to focus on U.S. History, take this minor. Both of the general surveys of United States History (HST 230 and 231) can be used to fulfill the requirements of this minor. All other courses in United States History offered by the History Department are acceptable.
If there are Special Topics classes or new classes not listed here that you think might count, email the department and we can let you know.
Courses: All United States History classes can count toward this minor. These include: HST 125, 230, 231, 250, 303, 305, 312, 323, 333, 342, 343, 344, 347, 350, 360, 365, 404, 405, 407, 409, 411, 414, 423, 424, 433, 434, 440, 433.
European History
This minor is for those who want to deepen their understanding of European history. Only two of the general surveys of World History (HST 101, 102, 103) can be used to fulfill the requirements of this minor. All courses in European History offered by the History Department are acceptable.
If there are Special Topics classes or new classes not listed here that you think might count, email the department and we can let you know.
Courses: Up to to two of: HST 101, 102 and 103. Any of: HST 205, 206, 219, 220, 223, 304, 306 345, 406, 421, 425, 426, 428, 430.
World History
World History includes everything except U.S. and European. Only two of the general surveys of World History (HST 101, 102, 103) can be used to fulfill the requirements of this minor. All courses on the history of Africa, Asia, the Developing World, Latin America, and the Middle East offered by the History Department are acceptable.
If there are Special Topics classes or new classes not listed here that you think might count, email the department and we can let you know.
Courses: Up to two of: HST 101, 102, and 103. Any of: HST 208, 260, 301, 302, 311, 313, 361, 376, 378, 380, 423, 435, 436, 439, 442, 445, 446.