History Minor
The study of history is an essential part of a liberal arts education and offers valuable preparation for many careers: in law, journalism, libraries, and museums; in local, state, and national public service; in business; in international work; and, of course, in historical research and teaching.
Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must:
- take at least nine hours of their minor "core" requirements at UNC–Chapel Hill
- earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 in the minor core requirements. Some programs may require higher standards for minor or specific courses.
For more information, please consult the degree requirements section of the catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Five history (HIST) courses taken in the Department of History 1, 2 | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
A maximum of two courses can be numbered below 200.
- 2
No more than one course (3 hours) of College Board Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit may count toward the minor.
History (HIST) course descriptions.
See the program page here for special opportunities.
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