Minors

Minor in History

The History minor is a flexible 24-unit program ideal for students with other majors who are interested in History and want to improve their writing and critical thinking skills. It offers the opportunity to take courses in a wide range of geographical areas and chronological periods.

Program Requirements

The History minor consists of 24 units in History, no more than 12 of which may be in lower division. In consultation with an advisor, students will develop a program of history classes to complement their major and fit their particular needs. Students will be able to choose a broad program that provides a background in several areas of history, or they will be able to specialize in U.S., European, African, Asian, Latin American, or comparative history.

Note: No courses taken on a credit/no-credit basis are acceptable for fulfilling requirements of the history minor program.

California Studies Minor

The minor in California Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses from History, Geography, Political Science, and Urban and Ethnic Studies. The minor is designed to enhance faculty and student interaction in an interdisciplinary setting and to assist both in exploring the connections among different perspectives on a major subject. Students will not only study California from a variety of perspectives in the classroom, but they will also have an opportunity to engage in significant field research and internship activities as part of the minor's requirements. Internships that may assist a student's future career will be encouraged with public agencies, local archive and research collections, and private sector firms. The minor program also encourages and support students who wish to participate in regional conferences on California Studies. Students should consult with the Program Coordinator or faculty on the Program Committee to review requirements, courses that are available each semester, and internship and employment opportunities.