Value of a Minor
Are you interested in enhancing your studies with a minor? In addition to major areas of study, UTSA offers a variety of programs that provide valuable contributions to students' academic careers. While pursuing an undergraduate minor, students have the opportunity to explore personal interests and passions outside of their major program or complement their current major, helping them further stand out in the job market.
Why Pursue a Minor in History
Adding a minor in History adds value to any degree, giving students applicable skills in critical thinking, research, analytic writing and oral presentation. As you learn the foundations of historical methods, you’ll also explore the cultures, ideas and global influence of civilizations throughout time.
This historical perspective enhances your ability to understand the communities you may work with in a wide range of fields, including writing, journalism, politics, law, education, business, sociology and more.
What You'll Study
This 15-hour program offers introductory courses that focus on different regions of the world! You’ll get to explore an area you’re drawn to while building a solid foundation for advanced electives. Some of the civilizations you can study include:
- Latin America
- The Islamic World
- East Asia
- Europe
- Africa
- South Asia
Some courses for this minor can also be applied towards your degree, especially programs within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Learn more about your coursework options below!
Adding a Minor
Though not required, declaring a minor is an excellent way to enhance your major area of study. A minor typically consists of 6 courses (18 semester credit hours), and may have additional requirements depending on the minor selected. After being admitted to UTSA and registered for classes, students can meet with their assigned academic advisor to discuss the addition of a minor to their degree plan.
Please note, students can add a minor as long as they have earned less than 75 credit hours. However, the addition of a minor may or may not delay graduation. All requirements for the minor must be met at graduation; a minor cannot be added to a student’s degree program once they graduate. Students should meet with their assigned academic advisor to understand the impacts of adding a minor to their degree plan.
While pursuing the Minor in History, you’ll complete 15 semester credit hours, including 6 hours of upper-division history electives.
Students will complete the following required courses:
- Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century
- or Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century
- Historical Research Methods
Students will also select one of the following:
- Introduction to Latin American Civilization
- Introduction to Islamic Civilization
- Introduction to East Asian Civilization
- Introduction to European Civilization
- Introduction to African Civilization
- Introduction to South Asian Civilization
Interested in Majoring in History?
UTSA offers a Bachelor of Arts in History! Visit our major page to further explore this field and see if this program is the right fit for you.
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