Historical Studies Minor
https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/minor/historical-studies
The minor in historical studies is designed to provide an overview of world history, including the study of U.S. history in greater depth. The courses provide students with a foundation in historical research, evaluation of sources, the diversity of human experience, and the opportunity to explore modern society from the context of the past.
NOTE: This minor may not be declared with the following major: BA Historical Studies.
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 590 | Historical Methods | 4 |
| HIS 611 | Themes in World History | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Great Civilizations | ||
| United States History to 1865 | ||
| United States History: 1865 to the Present | ||
| European History: Renaissance through the Industrial Revolution | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| History of New England | ||
| History of World War II | ||
| Vietnam War: An Historical Perspective | ||
| The US in World Affairs | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in world history.
- Articulate key patterns of social, cultural, and political change.
- Accurately apply all of the techniques in historical methods, source evaluation, and written analysis.
- Appraise and contextualize information in order to convey both the particularity of past lives and the scale of human experience.
- Craft well-supported historical research using discipline-specific writing and citation conventions.