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.
Students will have the opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in world history.
2. Articulate key patterns of social, cultural, and political change.
3. Accurately apply all of the techniques in historical methods, source evaluation, and written analysis.
4. Appraise and contextualize information in order to convey both the particularity of past lives and the scale of human experience.
5. Craft well-supported historical research using discipline-specific writing and citation conventions.
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 | |