History (Minor)
Minor: History
Program Code: M720
About This Minor. . .
The study of history prepares the student for understanding present society and culture through a study of the past. The history program familiarizes students with the great historical civilizations and issues that have shaped our present world. History teaches students how to critically analyze information and make a compelling argument; skills that everyone needs to be successful in all their endeavors. Internships are available through museums, historical societies, and public agencies.
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Institutional Minor Requirements
The following institutional requirements apply to all CMU minors. Specific programs may have different requirements that must be met in addition to institutional requirements.
- A minor consists of 15-24 semester hours. There may be prerequisites required for the minor which will increase the total number of credit hours for a student who has not already taken those prerequisites.
- Courses taken to satisfy Essential Learning, major requirements, or electives can be counted toward the minor if applicable.
- At least 33 percent of the credit hours required for the minor must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
- At least 25 percent of the classes must be taken at CMU.
- 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher for the courses used for the minor.
- A minor is not a degree by itself and must be earned at the same time as a baccalaureate degree.
- A minor must be outside the major field of study.
- A student may earn up to five minors with any baccalaureate degree at CMU.
- The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and degree requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate. Visit with your advisor or academic department to determine which catalog year and program requirements sheet you should follow.
- See “Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates” in the catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements.
Program Specific Minor Requirements
(24 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HIST 101 | Western Civilization I-GTHI1 | 3 |
| HIST 102 | Western Civilization II-GTHI1 | 3 |
| HIST 131 | United States History I-GTHI1 | 3 |
| HIST 132 | United States History II-GTHI1 | 3 |
| European History | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of England to 1660 | ||
| History of Modern Britain | ||
| History of Modern France | ||
| History of Modern Germany | ||
| History of 19th Century Europe | ||
| The 20th Century | ||
| History of Modern Warfare | ||
| Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Cities | ||
| Medieval Europe | ||
| The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe | ||
| The Ancient Mediterranean World | ||
| Classical Archaeology | ||
| Early and Medieval Christianity | ||
| The Holocaust | ||
| European History and Film | ||
| United States History | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| African American History | ||
| American Indian History | ||
| American Slavery | ||
| The American West | ||
| The Early American Republic | ||
| The Age of Industry in America | ||
| History of Immigration, Race, and Ethnicity in America | ||
| The United States in the 1950's and 1960's | ||
| Global America: 1970-2000 | ||
| The History of Food in America | ||
| Early United States Women's History | ||
| American Sport History | ||
| 20th Century United States Women's History | ||
| Junior Seminar in Historiography | ||
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| Material Culture Studies | ||
| Environmental History of the United States | ||
| Colonial America | ||
| The American Revolution | ||
| Civil War | ||
| History of Sexuality | ||
| World History | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Latin American Civilization | ||
| The World Wars | ||
| History of the United States-Mexico Borderlands | ||
| The International History of the Cold War | ||
| History of the British Empire | ||
| History Of the Middle East | ||
| East Asia and the Modern World | ||
| History of the African Continent | ||
| Upper-Level History Elective | ||
| Select any 300- or 400-level History (HIST) course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 24 | |
Advising Process and DegreeWorks
Documentation on the pages related to this program is intended for informational purposes to help determine what courses and associated requirements are needed to earn a minor. Meeting with an academic advisor is essential in planning courses and developing a suggested course sequencing. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to understand and fulfill the requirements for her/his intended minor.
DegreeWorks is an online degree audit tool available in MAVzone. It is the official record used by the Registrar’s Office to evaluate progress towards a minor. Students are responsible for reviewing their DegreeWorks audit on a regular basis and should discuss questions or concerns with their advisor or academic department head for the minor. Discrepancies in requirements should be reported to the Registrar’s Office.
Graduation Process
A minor cannot be awarded by itself. It must be combined with a baccalaureate degree outside the major field of study. Students should follow the graduation process outlined for the baccalaureate degree and list their majors and minors on the “Intent to Graduate” form.
If a student’s petition for graduation is denied, it will be her/his responsibility to consult the Registrar’s Office regarding next steps.