History Minor
Minor - History
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 20
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Note: A minimum of 20 credits in History are required, of which at least 9 must be upper-division.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory History Courses | 8 | |
| History Elective Courses | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Introductory History Courses
Note: Student must select either the regular or honors version of a course to apply to the requirement.
AP Policy: Those students scoring a "5" on either the American History or European History AP exam are excused from the above requirement. These students earn credit toward graduation but do not earn credit toward the history degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following courses: | 8 | |
| American History I | ||
or HSTA 103H | Honors American History I | |
| American History II | ||
or HSTA 104H | Honors American History II | |
| Western Civilization I | ||
or HSTR 103H | Honors Western Civilization I | |
| Western Civilization II | ||
or HSTR 104H | Honors Western Civilization II | |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
History Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 elective credits in History, at least 9 of which must be upper-division. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teaching History Track
Notes:
- This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
- To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
- Individuals completing the teaching track of this minor must also complete the teaching track of a major in another teaching content area.
Teaching Methods Requirement
Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497 Methods: 5-12 Social Studies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach history, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.