A history minor can be a strong complement to most any degree. Students learn the skills of research, critical analysis, and writing and gain an historical perspective on a variety of issues.
At Western the history minor consists of 28 credit hours.
Choose at least one course from four of the five categories below and three additional elective courses. A minimum of 16 credits must be upper division.
One course from four of the following for 16 credits:
Europe/Russia
North American Studies
Comparative/Methods
Africa/Latin American
East and West Asia
Additional electives: 12 credits
Total: 28 hours, at least 16 upper division.
Students considering a history minor should consult with history faculty members for a specific program.
