History Minor
Lisa Lindsay, Chair
Rachael Clark, Undergraduate Coordinator
Matthew Andrews, Undergraduate Advisor
Brett Whalen, Director of Undergraduate Studies
The study of history is an essential part of a liberal arts education and offers valuable preparation for many careers: in law, journalism, libraries, and museums; in local, state, and national public service; in business; in international work; and, of course, in historical research and teaching.
Department Programs
Major
Minors
Graduate Programs
Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must:
- take at least nine hours of their minor "core" requirements at UNC–Chapel Hill
- earn a minimum of 12 hours of C or better in the minor (some minors require more)
For more information, please consult the degree requirements section of the catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Five history (HIST) courses taken in the Department of History 1, 2 | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | A maximum of two courses can be numbered below 200. |
| 2 | No more than one course (3 hours) of College Board Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit may count toward the minor. |
History (HIST) course descriptions.
See the program page here for special opportunities.
