History Minor (with Social Studies Major) 27 hours

Minimum of 27 hours in history. Minor must be completed in conjunction with the Social Studies Major.
At least one approved history course (3 hours) exploring diversity of U.S. Society. Select from: HIST 3160, 3191, 3251, 3260, 3265, 3280, or 3285.
At least two “writing intensive” courses at the 3000-level.
With the permission of an advisor, students may substitute advanced level (4000-level) history courses for intermediate level (3000-level) courses in the same topical area, providing the student has the appropriate prerequisite.

Minor Requirements

1. Introductory level history course (3 hours)

HIST 2900 - Introduction to the Study of History Credits: 3 hours

2. Intermedicate level history courses

15 hours, including 6 hours of 3000-level writing intensive courses.

3000-level ANY AREA Credits: 3 hours
3000-level Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East Credits: 3 hours
3000-level Europe/General Credits: 3 hours
3000-level U.S. Credits: 3 hours
3000-level U.S. Credits: 3 hours

3. Advanced level history courses (9 hours)

All U.S., Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and European history courses meet the baccalaureate-level writing requirement. The prerequisite for the 4000-level courses is one 3000-level writing intensive course or instructor approval.

4000-level U.S. Credits: 3 hours
4000-level Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, or Europe Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4940 - TITLE Credits: 3 hours

Diversity Courses - History

HIST 3160 - Women in United States History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3191 - American Sport History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3251 - American Working Class History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3260 - Native American History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3265 - Readings in Native American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3280 - African-American History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3285 - African Americans in Michigan Credits: 3 hours

Writing Intensive Courses - History

Prerequisite: HIST 2900 or instructor approval.

HIST 3101 - Colonial America to 1763 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3102 - United States, 1763-1820 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3103 - United States, 1820-1898 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3104 - United States, 1898-1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3105 - United States since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3171 - American Maritime History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3191 - American Sport History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3251 - American Working Class History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3265 - Readings in Native American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3285 - African Americans in Michigan Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3531 - Early Christianity Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3604 - Europe after Rome, 400-1000 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3606 - Transformation of Medieval Europe, 1000-1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3611 - The Crusades: West Meets East Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3612 - Era of the Thirty Years War: Europe 1500-1650 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3614 - Europe, 1815-1914 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3616 - Europe, 1914-1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3618 - European History since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3662 - Russia to 1855 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3664 - Russia from 1855 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3702 - Colonial Latin America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3762 - Traditional Japan Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3764 - Modern Japan Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3766 - Traditional China Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3768 - Modern China Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3882 - History of Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3884 - History of West Africa Credits: 3 hours

Courses by Area - History

United States

Course meeting requirements for United States history include:

HIST 3015 - History and Cinema Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3101 - Colonial America to 1763 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3102 - United States, 1763-1820 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3103 - United States, 1820-1898 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3104 - United States, 1898-1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3105 - United States since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3130 - The U.S. and the World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3150 - Popular Art and Architecture in America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3160 - Women in United States History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3171 - American Maritime History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3180 - American Environmental History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3191 - American Sport History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3200 - American Military History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3230 - History of Healthcare in the United States Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3240 - Everyday Life in America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3251 - American Working Class History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3260 - Native American History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3265 - Readings in Native American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3280 - African-American History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3285 - African Americans in Michigan Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3290 - Michigan History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4245 - Topics in U.S. History and Culture Credits: 3 hours

Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Middle East

Courses meeting requirements for this area include:

HIST 3020 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3030 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3325 - History of Healthcare in the World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3330 - The World since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3700 - History of Latin America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3702 - Colonial Latin America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3760 - Modern East Asia Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3762 - Traditional Japan Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3764 - Modern Japan Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3766 - Traditional China Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3768 - Modern China Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3790 - World War II in American and Japanese History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3850 - Modern Middle East Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3880 - Introduction to African Civilization Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3882 - History of Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3884 - History of West Africa Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4825 - Topics in Asian History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4845 - Topics in Latin American History Credits: 3 hours

Europe

Courses meeting requirements for European history include:

HIST 3000 - Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3010 - Modern Arts and Ideas Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3020 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3030 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3330 - The World since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3360 - Women in European History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3490 - Ancient Near East Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3500 - Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3510 - Ancient Rome Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3531 - Early Christianity Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3600 - The Medieval World: Society and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3604 - Europe after Rome, 400-1000 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3606 - Transformation of Medieval Europe, 1000-1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3611 - The Crusades: West Meets East Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3612 - Era of the Thirty Years War: Europe 1500-1650 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3614 - Europe, 1815-1914 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3616 - Europe, 1914-1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3618 - European History since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3620 - History of England Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3630 - History of Modern Britain Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3640 - Modern Europe: Culture and Society Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3660 - Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3662 - Russia to 1855 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3664 - Russia from 1855 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4495 - Topics in European History and Culture Credits: 3 hours

Geographical

Courses meeting requirements for any geographical area include:

HIST 4006 - Topics in Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4008 - Topics in Ethnohistory Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4010 - Environment and History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4016 - History of Material Life Credits: 3 hours