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History Minor

The minor in history is available with the B.A., B.S. or any other degree. The minor requires 21 credit hours of history, including GHIST 101 and GHIST 102. At least six of the remaining fifteen hours must be at the 300 or 400 level with at least one of these courses in world history. "World history" for this definition is a course that is not U. S. or European history.

Interdisciplinary Minors
For information on any of the following minors, refer to the Interdisciplinary Minors section of the undergraduate catalog.

Africana Studies Minor
The minor in Africana studies broadens students' world perspectives by enhancing their acquaintance with and understanding of the peoples, cultures and institutions of Africa and the Africa Diaspora in the Western Hemisphere. The minimum requirement for a minor in Africana studies is 24 credit hours. Advisor: Dr. David Owusu-Ansah, History

American Studies Minor
American Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study that promotes an enhanced understanding of the whole of American civilization, past and present through examination of the diverse aspects of our culture and changing patterns of ideas and values. Courses come from the departments within the College of Arts and Letters and students will take courses from within three groupings: multicultural studies, ideas and the arts, and history and politics. Advisor: Dr. Laura Henigman, English

Asian Studies Minor
The purpose of this interdisciplinary program is to broaden the students' perspective by enhancing their understanding and appreciation of Asian culture and institutions. The minimum requirement for a minor in Asian studies is 18 credit hours. Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Walker, ISAT

Classical Studies Minor
The minor in classical studies introduces students to Greco-Roman civilization. The requirement is successful completion of 24 credit hours. Advisor: Dr. Stephen Chappell, History

Historical Archaeology Minor
The minor is designed for students interested in the field of historical archaeology, a discipline that integrates the research interests and methods of archaeology and history. Advisor: Dr. Clarence Geier, Sociology and Anthropology

Latin American Studies Minor
This minor allows students to acquire a deeper understanding of Latin America. In addition to a B.A. degree language requirement in Spanish, the Latin American studies minor consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours. Advisor: Dr. Laura Lewis, Sociology and Anthropology

Russian Studies Minor
This minor offers a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on Russian culture, history, political institutions, economy and geography. The minimum requirement for a minor in Russian studies is 18 credit hours. Advisor: Dr. Louise Loe, History

Science, Technology, and Society Minor
This minor
offers students the opportunity to critically examine science, technology, and medicine as expressions of human cultures, past and present.  The minimum requirement for the minor is 18 credit hours. Advisor: Dr. Kevin Borg, History

Women's Studies Minor
The Women's Studies minor is an 18 credit hour interdisciplinary program that explores the scholarship related to gender and equity issues affecting women. Advisor: Dr. Jessica Davidson, History


 

 




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James Madison Univeristy
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