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History Minor

HIstory Minor

Historians interpret the past to make it understandable and relevant to the present and future. Our history majors learn to think like historians, perform careful research, and communicate what they find in meaningful ways.

Total Credit Hours: 18 

History Elective Requirement (18 Hours) 

What You'll Study

To earn this minor, students must complete eighteen credit hours of approved courses from four predefined areas of study.  Students may select from the areas:

  • Empires, Colonialism, and Globalization
  • Ideas, Traditions, and Cultures
  • Science, Technology, Environment, and Medicine
  • Conflict, War, and Peace

 

 

Contact Us
If you have questions about pursuing a history minor, please contact:

Heath Furrow
431 Major Williams Hall
540-231-8382
hafurrow@vt.edu