History Minor

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There are three different concentrations available to students seeking a history minor: regular history concentration, American West history concentration, 20^th-century studies history concentration. All three require HIS 1220, which will also count toward MSU Denver’s General Studies requirements.

A grade of “D-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. History minors must have a GPA of 2.00 in the minor and an overall GPA of 2.00 to graduate.

Regular History Concentration

Required Courses: 12 credits

Electives: 9 credits

A minimum of nine additional semester hours in history is required. The hours must be upper-division and should be selected in consultation with a departmental advisor. No more than two semester hours in HIS 3890 readings courses may be counted toward the minor without prior written approval from the department.

American West History Concentration

Required Courses: 12 credits

Electives: 9 credits

A minimum of nine additional history semester hours treating the American West is required, all of which must be upper-division.

Twentieth-Century Studies History Concentration

Required Courses: 6 credits

Electives: 15 credits

A minimum of 15 additional hours treating 20th-century history is required, nine of which must be upper-division.