History (HIST) - Minor

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18 credits

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

With its global and chronological scope, the history minor complements a wide range of majors in the fields of science, business, health care, the humanities, and arts. At WSU, the history minor combines a concise survey of global and regional histories with room for the student to pursue their own chronological, geographic, and thematic interests. To complete a history minor, students are required to take 18 credit hours of history classes (12 credits must be completed at WSU) and earn a 2.0 in those courses. There are no prerequisites for declaring a history minor.

Lower-Level Cultural Diversity & Global Perspectives (3 credits)

Choose one:

HIST 115 - Modern World History (3 credits)
HIST 123 - East Asian Civilization (3 credits)
HIST 165 - Latin American History (3 credits)
HIST 220 - Introduction to African-American History (3 credits)
HIST 235 - Introduction to Native American History (3 credits)

Lower-Level Survey Course (3 credits)

Choose one: (must be different from course selected above)

HIST 115 - Modern World History (3 credits)
HIST 120 - Western Civilization to 1500 (3 credits)
HIST 121 - Western Civilization 1500-1815 (3 credits)
HIST 122 - Western Civilization 1815 to Present (3 credits)
HIST 123 - East Asian Civilization (3 credits)
HIST 125 - Classical History (3 credits)
HIST 140 - History of Medicine, Drugs and Life Sciences (3 credits)
HIST 150 - United States History to 1865 (3 credits)
HIST 151 - United States History Since 1865 (3 credits)
HIST 165 - Latin American History (3 credits)
HIST 214 - The Mississippi River in U.S. History (3 credits)
HIST 220 - Introduction to African-American History (3 credits)
HIST 235 - Introduction to Native American History (3 credits)

Upper-Level Cultural Diversity & Global Perspectives (3 credits)

Choose one:

HIST 320 - Topics in Native American History (3 credits)
HIST 341 - Modern Japan (3 credits)
HIST 343 - Modern China (3 credits)
HIST 461 - Latin American Social Revolution (3 credits)
△ HIST 463 - History of Mexico (3 credits)
HIST 469 - History of Brazil (3 credits)

Note

HIST 397 - Topics in History and HIST 499 - Independent Readings in History are counted in the sequence area department deems appropriate

Electives (9 credits)

Select any HIST courses. At least 6 credits must be taken at the 300/400-level. Electives are subject to advisor approval.

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See Degree Audit for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement