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History Minor

Studying history provides crucial insights into questions such as who we are and where we came from.

Understand the past and how it impacts the present by adding a minor in History.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
21

Why minor in History?

With a minor in History from UND, you'll be prepared to explore big questions, conduct research and explain the past in ways that are meaningful to the present.

The history minor draws from courses in North American, European and World history, and prepares graduates for careers in professional fields including:

  • History
  • Public or digital history
  • Law
  • Government service
  • Business
  • Teaching

UND also offers a bachelor's in History and a certificate in Public History. Whichever program you choose, you'll graduate with high-demand skills like problem-solving and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.

What majors pair well with a History minor?

Pairing a History minor with certain majors can provide you with a well-rounded education and open up various career paths. Here are some bachelor’s degrees that pair well with a History minor:

  • American Indian Studies Degree: This major could offer a complementary perspective to history, focusing on the indigenous peoples of America and their cultures, societies, and histories.
  • Classical Studies Degree: Classical Studies often involves the study of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, which could complement historical studies.
  • English Degree: English majors often study literature from various time periods, offering insights into the cultural and historical contexts of different periods.
  • Geography Degree: Geography often involves the study of human societies and their interactions with the environment, which can complement historical studies.
  • International Studies Degree: This major could offer perspectives on global history, politics, and cultures, providing a broader context for historical studies.
  • Middle Level Education Degree: A History minor provides a foundation for teaching social studies, civics, and history itself.
  • Philosophy & Ethics Degree: Philosophy often intersects with history, particularly in the study of historical ideas, ideologies, and ethical frameworks.
  • Political Science Degree: Political science can provide insights into the political dynamics and structures that shape historical events and processes.
  • Secondary Education Degree: For those planning to teach at the secondary level, a History minor provides a rich background to deliver comprehensive and engaging instruction in social studies, history, or related subjects.
  • Sociology Degree: Sociology offers perspectives on social structures, institutions, and dynamics, which can complement historical analyses of societies and cultures.

History Minor Courses

HIST 210. United States Military History. 3 Credits.

A survey from colonial times to the present of the Army's role in the formulation and implementation of national defense. Attention is given to the Constitutional and legal status of the Army, changing concepts in military organization and training, public attitudes toward the military, and the influences of the Army on American society. Specific wars and battles are studied in terms of military tactics and strategy. On demand.

HIST 305. Revolution, Protest, and Freedom. 3 Credits.

This course explores how ordinary people have used protest and revolution to promote ideas about freedom in the 20th century. It focuses on non-elites inside and outside of Europe's borders by examining the actions of women, colonial peoples, and the working classes. While it focuses on Europe the course incorporates a global view of how to understand protest and revolutionary social change. S, odd years.

PHIL 310. Philosophy of Art, Literature, & Film. 3 Credits.

This course will investigate the philosophical questions pertaining to artistic expression (aesthetics), including the visual arts (e.g., painting, sculpture, and film), literature, and music. Questions that may be explored include: whether definitions of art or beauty are possible; what the relationship between form and substance is in art; whether or not art should be valued as a product or process; how have new technologies affected art and its reception in society; and what role, if any, does art play in politics. This course will utilize representative texts from the history of philosophy, as well as a variety of examples from the arts. The course is repeatable when the course topic is different. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. F, odd years.

PHIL 140. Introduction to Philosophy of Education. 3 Credits.

You've been in school your entire life, but how much do you know about education? Do we get an education to get a job? Be better people? Get the most from our freedom? And, why do we need diverse classrooms, or tests, or grades? Introduction to Philosophy of Education asks these and related questions, exploring a long and interesting history of controversies about the nature and goals of education. It examines the relationship between teacher and student, curriculum and politics, and how student abilities and disabilities affect the classroom. This discussion-based course will help you better understand why you've been in school and what you should hope to get out of it. F, odd years.

HIST 301. The Medieval World. 3 Credits.

A survey of the people, cultures, and history of the European middle ages, from the late Roman Empire to the Renaissance. The course will focus on the lives and thoughts of medieval women and men from all social classes and on the foundations of European culture, society, politics, and worldview. Specific topics will include the Crusades, the Black Death, crime and punishment, daily life, war and violence, and religious life. On demand.

HIST 325. American West. 3 Credits.

Explores the lives of diverse peoples living in western North America from the 16th century to the present. Topics include migrations, intercultural interactions, environmental change, and the West in popular culture. F, odd years.

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