2012-2013 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
History Minor
Requirements for a Minor in History
Students who minor in history must complete at least 20 credit hours, including:
- HST 203 - World History to 1500 A.D. Credits: 3
- HST 204 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
- HST 205 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3
- HST 206 - American History since 1877 Credits: 3
Additional Courses
The remaining three courses must be selected from HST 211, HST 301-391 (see Categories 1, 2, and 3 in the History B.A., B.S. section), or HST 495. At least one of these courses must be in European or non-western history (see Categories 2 and 3). HST 211 counts as an elective in non-western history. Minors must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 in courses in the department. Minors seeking teacher certification must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7.
Transfer students seeking a minor in history must complete at least six credits from among the Grand Valley history offerings listed in categories 1, 2, and 3.