Minor
Minor in History at UWL
The perspective, context, and knowledge that can be gained from the study of history can be an excellent addition to a wide variety of majors from across the entire campus. Combined with the research and writing skills of the study of history, historical knowledge can help situate studies in the sciences, business, economics, medicine, and the arts.
There are three different minors available in the History Department:
- History minor (18 credits)
- EAA History Education minor (19 credits)
- MCEA History Education minor (18 credits)
History Minor
(All colleges)
18 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core requirements | ||
| HIS 200 | Historiography and Historical Methods | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of the United States | ||
| Survey of Latin American and Latino History | ||
| Survey of Ancient and Medieval Worlds | ||
| Survey of Modern Europe | ||
| Survey of Asia | ||
| Survey of the Middle East | ||
| Survey of the History of Modern Science | ||
| Survey of Modern Africa | ||
| Electives (12 credits total) 1 | ||
| Select three credits from any 200/300/400 HIS courses, except HIS 490. | 3 | |
| Select nine credits from any 300/400 HIS courses, except HIS 490 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | The 400-level elective HIS courses have the same workload and expectations as 300-level HIS courses, and are open to all juniors, seniors, and sophomores with appropriate preparation. |
History Education Minor (Early Adolescence-Adolescence)
**Due to changes in teacher education licensing, students cannot add this minor without permission from the School of Education.**
(Teacher certification program: early adolescence-adolescence certification)
19 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core requirements | ||
| HIS 200 | Historiography and Historical Methods | 3 |
| HIS 408 | Teaching and Learning History and Social Studies in the Secondary School (Cross-listed ECO/GEO/POL/PSY/SOC 408 also fulfills this requirement.) | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of the United States | ||
| Survey of Latin American and Latino History | ||
| Survey of Ancient and Medieval Worlds | ||
| Survey of Modern Europe | ||
| Survey of Asia | ||
| Survey of the Middle East | ||
| Survey of the History of Modern Science | ||
| Survey of Modern Africa | ||
| Electives 1 | ||
| Select six credits from any 300/400 level HIS courses, except HIS 490. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
| 1 | The 400-level elective HIS courses have the same workload and expectations as 300-level HIS courses, and are open to all juniors, seniors, and sophomores with appropriate preparation. |
Teacher certification candidates must also complete GEO 200 and EFN 200 to fulfill statutory licensing requirements (credits do not count toward the history education minor).
An official Praxis Subject Assessment (formerly PRAXIS II) score in content area is required, or candidate must meet GPA requirements for certified content subject areas.
History Education Minor (Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence)
**Due to changes in teacher education licensing, students cannot add this minor without permission from the School of Education.**
(Teacher certification program: middle childhood-early adolescence certification)
18 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core requirements | ||
| HIS 200 | Historiography and Historical Methods | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of the United States | ||
| Survey of Latin American and Latino History | ||
| Survey of Ancient and Medieval Worlds | ||
| Survey of Modern Europe | ||
| Survey of Asia | ||
| Survey of the Middle East | ||
| Survey of the History of Modern Science | ||
| Survey of Modern Africa | ||
| Electives 1 | ||
| Select nine credits from any 300/400 level HIS courses, except HIS 490 and ECO/GEO/HIS/POL/PSY/SOC 408. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | The 400-level elective HIS courses have the same workload and expectations as 300-level HIS courses, and are open to all juniors, seniors, and sophomores with appropriate preparation. |
Teacher certification candidates must also complete GEO 200 and EFN 200 to fulfill statutory licensing requirements (credits do not count toward the history education minor).