History Undergraduate Degrees

Requirements for the Minor

The Department of History department is organized into 10 fields of study. For the purposes of the undergraduate minor, these fields are divided into two categories, reflecting a Western or non-Western orientation. Minoring in History can add depth and breadth to your undergraduate major, whatever department you may be in. Requirements are 18 hours (or 6 courses) in History; at least 12 hours (or 4 courses) must be at the 300 level or above; two courses in category I, two courses in category II, and two electives.  

Category I

• Ancient
• History of Science
• Medieval
• Modern Western Europe
• Russia/Eastern Europe
• United States

Category II

• Africa
• East Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Native America