History Minor (24 semester hours)

for education and non-education minors

History Careers
  • HIS 102 World History II
  • HIS 190 Introduction to the Skills of Historical Practice
  • HIS 201 U.S. History I
  • HIS 202 U.S. History II
  • One of the following*:
    • HIS 101 World History I or HIS 311 The Ancient World*
    • HIS 211 History of Asia
    • HIS 221 History of Europe
    • HIS 232 History of Africa
    • HIS 246 History of Latin American Culture and Civilization
    • HIS 247 History of Latin American Culture and Civilization II

      *Note: It is recommended that education students select either HIS 101 World History I or HIS 311 The Ancient World in order to ensure adequate preparation for the state-mandated content exam in history.
  • HIS 461 Historiography and Historical Methods
  • Two additional history (HIS) courses numbered at the 300-level or above

*To qualify for either Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (grades 1-8) or Early Adolescence through Adolescence (grades 6-12) teaching certification in history, a student must complete the courses listed above, the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Major/Professional Sequence or the Early Adolescence through Adolescence Professional Sequence along with a certifiable major, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) statutory requirements.