Program Description

The History minor at SPU invites students to discover the complex worlds of the past across the globe, exploring cultural, social, political, and economic connections within and among societies. Our program highlights the usefulness of History in understanding social and economic inequalities and challenges rooted in the past, and the role that History can play in crafting solutions for the future. Our approach is rooted in our faith in Jesus and emphasizes the importance of helping students cultivate Godly virtues such as love, hope, justice, courage, and wisdom through their study of History. 

Entering and Completing the Minor

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
• You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.

History Minor

30 Credits Minimum, Including 15 Upper-Division (UD)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
History Courses (Select from the Following)		25
HIS 2502	The United States to 1876
HIS 2503	The United States Since 1876
HIS 2720	Women in Early Islamic History
HIS 2734	War on Terror: History, Rhetoric, and the Law
HIS 2788	Pandemics, Empires and Survival of Asia and the World
HIS 2857	Historiography: World Historians
HIS 2870	Introduction to Museum Studies and Public History
HIS 2881	Careers in History: What to Tell My Parents
HIS/POL 3440	War, Peace & World Order
HIS 3448	Refugees and Human Trafficking: History of Forced Migration and the Law
HIS 3600	History of the Pacific Northwest
HIS/POL 3670	History of United States Foreign Relations
HIS 3725	Women and Gender in the Middle East
HIS 3730	History of the Modern Middle East
HIS/SOC 3750	Latin America
HIS 3765	Family, State and Patriarchy in East Asia
HIS 3767	Religion, Revolution and Social Changes in China
HIS 3785	Trade, War, and The Making of East Asian Modernities
HIS 3786	Nation, City and Identity in China: From Opium Wars to Megacities
HIS 3871	Archives: History, Theory and Practice
HIS 3872	Museum Education
HIS 4600	Pacific Northwest Senior Tutorial
HIS 4899	History Capstone
HIS 4900	Independent Study
HIS 4905	Museum Appreciation and Critical Encounter
HIS 4930	Mentoring Practicum
HIS 4940	History Internship
HIS 4949	Applied History Internship
HIS 4950	Special Topics
HON 2200	Honors Core: History and Representation
UCOR 2000
Non-History Electives (Students May Select up to 5 credits)		5
ART 2602	Monuments of World Art I
ART 2603	Monuments of World Art II
ART 3605	Modern Art: Image and Power
ART 3606	Cross-Cultural Encounters
ENG 2251	English Literature: Beginnings through Milton
ENG 2252	English Literature: Restoration through Victorian
ENG 2253	American Literature: Beginnings to 1900
ENG 3330	Native American Literature
ENG 3332	African American Literature
ENG 3333	Asian American Literature
ENG 3334	United States Multi-Ethnic Literature
ENG 3380	African Literature
ENG 3381	Middle East: Film and Literature
ENG 3384	US Imperialism in Asia & Pacific Islands
ENG 3710	19th Century American Literature
ENG 3715	20th Century American Literature
FLM 2002	Movies and Cultural Politics in the 1960s: Film History II
THEO 3303	Christianity in America
THEO 3304	Christian Heritage
THEO 3331	Women in Christianity
Total Credits		30

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Students May Apply Up To 5 Credits of AP History Towards their History Minor or Transfer up to 5 credits of History Credits Taken Outside SPU