NCSU Advising Central - Minor in History




	History Department of History College of Humanities and Social Sciences Description \| Requirements \| Required Courses \| Elective Courses \| Admissions/Certification of Minor \| Contact Description The minor in History is flexible in that it can provide depth to a variety of majors by granting a larger historical understanding of a subject. Thus students majoring in political science but with a special interest in the Middle East or Europe can gain a much deeper understanding of how events in the past have shaped present dilemmas. Likewise, those wishing to attend law school can choose from a range of courses in legal history. You can tailor the minor to suit your individual interests. History courses teach not only background, but methods of research, analysis, and writing. Requirements Open to any student and is without any prerequisites. Completion of 18 hours (6 courses) in History. A grade of ‘C-’ or better in all completed courses used toward the minor. Required Courses (6 credit hours) Group I Choose 1 course (3 credits) about Pre-Industrial or non-Western history (A 200-level survey course covering a culture significantly different from our own) HI 207 Ancient World to 180 A.D. HI 208 The Middle Ages HI 209 Europe, Renaissance to Waterloo, 1300-1815 HI 215 Latin America to 1826 HI 216 Latin America Since 1826 HI 263 Asian Civilizations to 1800 HI 264 Modern Asia: 1800 to Present HI 270* Modern Middle East HI 275 Introduction to History of South and East Africa HI 276 Introduction to History of West Africa * LTH, LTP and LTS students take HI 470 to meet this requirement. Group II Choose 1 course (3 credits) about United States or Post-Industrial Western history (A 200-level survey course covering our own or a similar culture) HI 205 Western Civilization Since 1400 HI 210 Modern Europe 1815-Present HI 221 British History to 1688 HI 222 History of British Cultures and Societies HI 233 The World in the 20th Century HI 251 Early American History HI 252* Modern American History * LTH, LTP and LTS students take HI 252 to meet this requirement. Elective Courses (12 credits) Choose 2 courses at the 400 level and 2 courses at the 300 level or above. 2 courses at the 300 level or above (6 cr) 2 courses at the 400 level (6 cr) Admissions and Certification of Minor *Admissions* Students may declare their intention to complete the history minor at any time. Students are, however, encouraged to discuss their interests and intentions with the minor adviser early in their college careers. Students will work with an adviser to create a minor plan. Once this plan has been created, students can complete the application form and submit for approval by the Department. *Certification* Dr. Vickery will certify the minor prior to graduation. Paperwork for certification is completed once the student has completed the courses for the minor or at the beginning of the student’s final semester, whichever occurs first. Still, students should check with the adviser no later than the pre-registration period for the student’s final semester at NC State to make sure they are not missing any courses for the minor. Contact Person Dr. Ken Vickery 268 Withers Hall 919.513.2210 vickery@social.chass.ncsu.edu last updated January 11, 2004