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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

    Core requirements
    HIS 200Historiography and Historical Methods3
    Select one of the following:3
    HIS 210
    		Survey of the United States
    HIS 220
    		Survey of Latin American and Latino History
    HIS 230
    		Survey of Ancient and Medieval Worlds
    HIS 240
    		Survey of Modern Europe
    HIS 250
    		Survey of Asia
    HIS 260
    		Survey of the Middle East
    HIS 280
    		Survey of the History of Modern Science
    HIS 285
    		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 4909
    Total Credits18