The History Minor

A minor in History will consist of at least 2 ½ units (typically 5 courses), which include:

1. At least ½ unit in premodern and ½ unit in modern history (as defined in the Course of Study)

2. ½ unit of Practice & Theory of History (HIST 387 or 388)

3.  At least two other upper-level seminars or mid-level surveys above the level of foundation surveys and seminars.

4.  Courses with at least two different professors and in two different fields or areas of the world. [ ie., a minor should include no more than 3 courses taken with the same professor, and at least one course in a different field or region.]

5. No more than ½ unit from outside the History department.  

Students desiring to declare a minor in History should consult with the Chair of the Department.