History Minor
By examining human behavior in
the past, the study of history can help us better understand ourselves and
others. As a student of history, you will learn how to gather and analyze
information and present your conclusions in clear, concise language.
Required courses:
HIS 250 Historian's Craft
| An introduction to the basics of historical research and writing. The most important goal of the course is to help students produce a clearly written research paper, with footnotes and a bibliography. A primary source paper and other writing assignments will prepare the students for the achievement of this goal. Class discussion will revolve around analysis of various types of primary sources, secondary sources, journal articles, issues of interpretation, and research methods. The course will also include several research trips to libraries, archives, historical societies, or local history collections. Fulfills general education requirement: Writing Process. Prerequisites: at least one of the following: HIS 103, 104, 105, 125, 126 or 127; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. |
- Three 3 credit, 100-level courses.
- Three upper division electives, one of which must be at the 300 level, one of which must be non-U.S.