HSTRY-MIN - History (Minor)

Candidates for the minor in history must complete six courses, at least three of which must have a field or thematic focus. Students completing the minor may choose to concentrate in such fields as African, American, Asian, British, European (medieval, early modern, or modern), Russian and East European history, comparative empires and cultures, or such thematic topics as the history of gender, the family, religion, technology, or revolution. Students may also petition to have a concentration of their design count toward the minor.

• All six courses must have at least three units each and be taken for a letter grade.

• The student must maintain a grade point average (GPA) in History courses of 2.0 (C) or higher.

• Two of the six courses must be in small-group format (Stanford Introductory Seminars, Sources and Methods Seminars, departmental colloquia, and research seminars).

• History courses taken at Stanford overseas campuses may count toward the minor, but at least three of the six courses must be taken by Stanford History faculty.

• Advanced Placement credits do not fulfill any minor requirements.

Optional Courses for the Minor

History courses taken at non-Stanford Study Abroad programs may count toward the minor (provided the History Department approves them and the non-Stanford units are accepted by the University). Still, Stanford History faculty must teach at least three of the six courses. Thinking Matters courses taught by History faculty may count toward the six-course requirement. One Undergraduate Directed Research and Writing (course) course may count toward the minor if taken for 3-5 units and a letter grade. A maximum of three transfer courses may be used toward the minor.