Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus
Students choosing to add a strong historical dimension to their major field may enroll in the minor program in history. The curriculum stresses reading and writing skills as well as the ability to weigh evidence and think critically. Details and application forms are available from the History Department.
Minor Requirements and Curriculum
The minor must be completed prior to, or at the same time as, the requirements for the bachelor's degree. A major and a minor may not be taken in the same degree program, and a minor is not required for a degree. Requirements for the minor include:
- At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
- At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
- No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| HIST 1100 | Historical Inquiry | 4 |
| HIST 3303 | Research and Writing Seminar in History | 4 |
| Select from the following: | 6 | |
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States History Since 1877 | ||
| United States Cultures | ||
| Survey of California History | ||
| European History to 1500 | ||
| European History since 1500 | ||
| Modern Political Economy | ||
| Comparative Social Movements | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| The World at War | ||
| Select any 3000-4000 level HIST courses | 8 | |
| Total Units | 22 | |