Students in virtually any field will find a minor in history to be a valuable complement to their major. History bridges disciplines. It encourages students to consider a society in all its aspects--political, economic, social, moral, and aesthetic. Above all, history teaches an appreciation of change and continuity over time. Classes in history help develop skills in communicating ideas and evaluating arguments. With good reason, history is a fundamental part of a liberal education.

A minor in history will consist of:

1. 6 courses of 3 or 4 credits each.
2. Courses must be distributed in at least three fields of history.
3. At least two courses must be numbered 300 or above.
4. All six courses must be taken in residence at the University or on approved study abroad programs taught by a member of the History faculty.

There are no prerequisites for the minor.

"Declaration of Minor" forms are available in the History Department office (102 Randall). Students should complete duplicate copies in consultation with a departmental adviser and leave a copy with the Dean's office. It will also be necessary for graduating minors to submit a degree application signed by a departmental adviser.

The History Department invites all students interested in the History minor to visit Randall Hall or to telephone 924-6381 for information. Advisers, whose names and office hours are posted in Randall Hall each semester, can assist prospective minors in thinking about their programs. We will be happy to talk to minors at any time except for the week of pre-registration..