History Minor

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A program of study in history serves as a sound foundation for students who seek careers in various branches of government work; in teaching, from the public schools to the university level; in regional and local history society work, in museum work, in park administration, in archives and records management, in religion, and in business and industry.

Students seeking a minor in history will complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of history including HIS 300 , HIS 321 , HIS 324 and 3 credit hours of advanced courses in each of the following: U.S. History, African or Caribbean History, and Non-Western History. All courses are to be chosen by the student in consultation with a departmental advisor and must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Prospective minors should consult a departmental advisor as early as possible. Students are required to have a graduation interview with their advisors during the final semester of study.

Required Courses

HIS 101 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
HIS 200 - History of the American People (U.S. History to 1865) Credits: 3
HIS 300 - Historical Thought and Writing Credits: 3
HIS 430 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3

Electives

Two electives from the following:

HIS 102 - World Civilization II Credits: 3
HIS 321 - U.S. History to 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 324 - U.S. History Since 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 335 - Africa in the Modern World Credits: 3
HIS 350 - History of the Caribbean Credits: 3
HIS 400 - History of the Non-Western World Credits: 3
HIS 410 - History of Florida and the South Credits: 3
HIS 420 - Independent Study Credits: 3
SOC 408 - African American Women in American Society Credits: 3