Through flexible requirements, the history minor introduces students to historical processes, institutions, and methodology. Study of the past through the history minor emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative and individual learning, research, and written, oral, and digital communication, skills which students can use in their majors and in their post-UMW lives.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one 100-level survey course | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| American History Since 1865 | ||
| Asian Civilization I | ||
| Asian Civilization II | ||
| Select five HIST courses at the 200-400 level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
HIST 299 Introduction to the Study of History may be included.
- 2
At least 9 credits must be at the 300-400 level.
- 3
Includes no more than 6 credits of HIST 491 Individual Study (with department approval) or HIST 499B Internship (with department approval).
- 4
Includes 400-level seminars if HIST 299 Introduction to the Study of History is completed or if HIST 299 is not completed but students have permission of the instructor and department chair.
- 5
HIST 485 Historical Research may be included in the minor if HIST 299 Introduction to the Study of History has been successfully completed and with department approval.
History and American Studies Department
Claudine L. Ferrell, Chair
Will B. Mackintosh, Career Advisor (History)
Erin K. Devlin, Career Advisor (American Studies)
Faculty
Professors
Nabil S. Al-Tikriti
Susan R. Fernsebner
Claudine L. Ferrell
Steven E. Harris
Jeffrey W. McClurken
Krystyn R. Moon
Associate Professors
Erin K. Devlin
Will B. Mackintosh
Jason R. Sellers