History Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Dale Potts, Associate Professor of History
School of American and Global Studies
Lincoln Hall 215, Box 2212
605-688-6345

Program Information

Students will find that a History minor can enhance a major program and provide intellectual and technical skills needed for today’s workplace. It is also flexible enough so that students can follow their own particular interests. The courses offered prepare students for careers in various professional occupations, and provide a necessary background for graduate work or other specialized training.

Course Delivery Format

The program provides courses online and face to face on campus and at various off-campus attendance centers.

Student Learning Outcomes

History graduates will be able to effectively communicate, research, analyze, interpret, and apply information in various professional contexts.

Academic Requirements

No grade below a “C” in history courses may be counted toward the minor.

Requirements for History Minor: 18 Credits

HIST 111 - World Civilizations I (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
or HIST 121 - Western Civilization I (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
HIST 112 - World Civilizations II (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
or HIST 122 - Western Civilization II (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
HIST 151 - United States History I (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
HIST 152 - United States History II (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
300-400 level History Elective Credits: 6