History & Political Science Minor

Minor Overview

The value of a history & political science degree is not just about career prospects. History teaches us about our past, about who we are as a society, and provides the thinking skills necessary to become an informed and responsible citizen in a democracy.

Courses

In addition to meeting the regular degree requirements of the University, you must take a minimum of 18 hours of study that includes the following requirements.

100/200 Level Coursework

Complete at least 6 s.h. in 100 or 200-level history and/or political science courses. Alternatives for the following courses: HIS226 or ENG226.

PSC211

American Federal Government

(3.0 s.h)

ENG226

American Slave Narratives

(3.0 s.h)

HIS226

American Slave Narratives

(3.0 s.h)

HIS213

Contemporary World Events

(3.0 s.h)

HIS220

Historical and Political Methods

(3.0 s.h)

PSC214

International Relations

(3.0 s.h)
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Elective(s) in Minor

Complete 6 s.h. of history and/or political science elective courses (not already applied to satisfy the requirements of any of the above categories).

PSC211

American Federal Government

(3.0 s.h)

PSC402

Comparative Politics

(3.0 s.h)

PSC405

Const Issues & Crim Justce Cases

(3.0 s.h)

PSC491

Independent Study

(1-3 s.h)

PSC492

Independent Study

(1-3 s.h)

PSC214

International Relations

(3.0 s.h)
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300/400 Level Coursework

Complete at least 6 s.h. of 300 or 400-level history and/or political science courses. Alternatives for the following courses: HIS414 or THE414, HIS411 or THE411, PSC405 or CRJ405.

HIS310

African-American History 1500 - Present

(3.0 s.h)

HIS303

Ancient World History

(3.0 s.h)

HIS411

Christianity in America

(3.0 s.h)

THE411

Christianity in America

(3.0 s.h)

PSC402

Comparative Politics

(3.0 s.h)

PSC405

Const Issues & Crim Justce Cases

(3.0 s.h)
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