History students may want to consider an interdisciplinary minor, which takes advantage of the wide variety of courses available in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students should design these minor programs carefully, and be sure to meet with an advisor. Many interdisciplinary minors include courses taught by the History faculty.
African and African American Studies – In the minor students will examine the cultural, historical, economic, and political dimensions and experiences of people of African descent in America, the Caribbean, Africa, and throughout the Diaspora. Students will learn theories and methodologies that are used to examine the complex dynamics of race, class, gender, and ethnicity in America.
HIST courses offered: HIST 130, 261, 262, 335, 336, 340, 466
For more information, contact Wendi Manuel-Scott, Robinson Hall B 437, 703.993.1201, wmanuels@gmu.edu.
http://aaas.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-afam/requirements/
Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology – This interdisciplinary minor is for students with diverse interests in the material culture of the ancient world. Course work combines the study of archeology, literature, art, history, philosophy, myth, and religion. The scope of the minor is not limited to Greece and Rome, but touches on all the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean and the heirs of late antiquity such as Byzantium and early Islam.
HIST courses offered: HIST 301, 302, 480
For more information on the Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology minor, contact Lawrence Butler, Robinson Hall B 340, 703.993.1250, lbutler@gmu.edu.
http://historyarthistory.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-artm
Asia-Pacific Studies – Designed for students whose interests focus on the humanities and social sciences and Asia’s role in global systems and the cultural mosaic of human experience.
HIST courses offered: HIST 251, 252, 353, 354, 356, 357
For more information on the Asia-Pacific Studies minor, contact Brian Platt, Robinson B 251, 703.993.1253, bplatt1@gmu.edu.
http://chss.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-aps/requirements/
Classical Studies – The minor in Classical studies is designed for students who wish to become familiar with Classical cultures. They can also broaden their knowledge of the foundations of Western civilization.
The requirements of the minor provide flexibility so that students can choose courses relevant to their primary interests.
HIST courses offered: HIST 301, 302, 388, 480
For more information, contact Martin Winkler, 313 Aquia, 703.993.1634, mwinkler@gmu.edu.
http://classicalstudies.gmu.edu/programs/LA-MINOR-MCL-CLA
Global Systems – Students in the liberal arts gain insights into their disciplines as they learn how the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences are affected by global issues such as demographic change, telecommunications, and environmental protection.
HIST courses offered: HIST 125, 130, 387.
For more information, contact Frances Harbour, Robinson Hall A201, 703.993.1406, fharbour@gmu.edu.
http://chss.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-glos
Immigration Studies – Combines perspectives from the humanities and social sciences to provide an interdisciplinary and comparative understanding of the immigrant experience, ethnic identity, assimilation, ethnic exclusion and conflict, and refugee situations.
HIST courses offered: HIST418
For more information, contact Immigration Studies, strenche@gmu.edu.
http://immigrationstudies.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-imms/requirements/
Islamic Studies – Designed for students interested in the societies, cultures, history, and politics of the Islamic world. It offers students the opportunity to study the many societies that have significant Muslim populations. These societies are not just in the Middle East. They stretch from North Africa to Southeast Asia and beyond. They include Europe as well as North America.
HIST courses offered: HIST 281, 282, 462, 465
For more information, contact Cemil Aydin, 703-993-5069, caydin@gmu.edu.
http://islamicstudies.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-islm/requirements/
Japanese Studies – Enables students to advance their Japanese language skills and develop a sound understanding of Japanese culture and history from a global perspective. Students may focus their course work on language or on history and culture.
HIST courses offered: HIST 251, 252, 356, 357
For more information, contact Sufumi So, 703.993.4822, sso2@gmu.edu.
http://japanesestudies.gmu.edu/programs/LA-MINOR-MCL-JPNS/requirements
Judaic Studies – The minor in Judaic studies is designed for students interested in the culture, history, and politics of Jewish communities across the world. It recognizes that Jews form a global community, and, thus, provides a global approach rather than a regional framework for exploring Judaism. This innovative approach encourages students to explore the historical role and contributions of Judaism beyond the Middle East and to appreciate the experiences that connect Jewish communities historically and in the present.
HIST courses offered: HIST 388 (Holocaust), 465
For more information, contact Randi Rashkover, Robinson Hall B 445B, 703.993.2778 or rrashkov@gmu.edu.
http://religious.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-reli-js/requirements/
Latin American Studies – Latin American Studies focuses on the diverse and connected regions, societies, and cultures of Latin America. Students find that combining this minor with a major in another discipline is particularly attractive to employers.
HIST courses offered: HIST 271, 272, and as appropriate.
For more information, contact Jo-Marie Burt, Robinson A 216, 703.993.1413, jmburt@gmu.edu.
http://las.gmu.edu/programs/LA-MINOR-LA-LAS
Middle East Studies – Provides undergraduates a strong grounding in the region, its history, and its international relations. This program provides an excellent foundation for graduate work in the field or for national and international careers involving the Middle East.
HIST courses offered: HIST 281, 282, 387, 460, 461, 465
For more information, contact Bassam Haddad, Robinson A 201, 703.993.2962, bhaddad@gmu.edu.
http://chss.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-mes
Native American and Indigenous Studies – Committed to understanding both the unity and the diversity of present and past Native American tribes, cultures, and experiences. Will help students think critically and respectfully about the complex dynamics of Native American cultures, considered both individually and comparatively. In addition to practicing and developing critical thinking and writing skills, students will learn how value systems operate in different cultures, examine the roots of conflict and resolution across a broad historical and cultural spectrum, better understand the importance of language as a means of cultural expression, and heighten their appreciation of the unique status of present-day Native American tribes as nations with certain sovereign powers within the boundaries of the United States.
HIST courses offered: HIST 340, 391, 401, 403, 404, 418
For more information, contact Erik Anderson, Robinson Hall A, Room 405 C, 703.993.4418, eandersd@gmu.edu.
http://english.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-la-nais
The New Europe – The New Europe interdisciplinary minor includes a range of courses and study abroad options that explore current developments in the Old Continent.
HIST courses offered: HIST 312, 314, 322, 329
For more information, contact T. Mills Kelly, B441B Robinson Hall B, 703.993.2152, tkelly7@gmu.edu.
http://neweurope.gmu.edu/programs/LA-MINOR-LA-NEU
Science and Society – Students explore the impact of science in their daily lives and develop an understanding of the multiple ways that science is integrated into different, non-science disciplines. Prerequisite: Students should have completed their general education science requirement of 7-8 credits. In coordination with their minor advisor and through NCLC 215, students develop a core of 5 courses that revolves around a specific theme through which they connect science and society more closely. Possible themes include the environment, ethics, ethnography, faith, healing, justice and the law, media, and medicine, among others.
HIST courses offered: HIST 418
For more information, contact Kelly Dunne, Enterprise 480, 703.993.1436, kdunne@gmu.edu.
http://chss.gmu.edu/programs/LA-MINOR-LA-SCSO
Sport and American Culture –Provides students with the opportunity to study the meaning of sport in American society and culture. Through courses in the minor, students trace the history of sport in America and examine the role of sport in today’s society.
HIST courses offered: HIST 341, 342, 343, 344
For more information, contact Ryan Swanson, Robinson B 377A, 703.993.1250, rswanso1@gmu.edu
http://sportculture.gmu.edu/programs/E1-MINOR-RHT-SAMC/requirements
Other Minors of Interest
Art History – Art History, a liberal arts discipline, emphasizes the study of visual data in historical context and covers a broad spectrum of periods, cultures, and themes. Because the requirements are very flexible, students can shape coursework to their particular interests. This minor will enhance any major in arts and sciences, management, art studio, or information technology. Students find careers in art conservation, art and public policy, art administration or sales, and in design by making creative use of the art history minor.
For more information, contact Ellen Wiley Todd, Robinson Hall B 336, 703.993.4374, etodd@gmu.edu.
http://historyarthistory.gmu.edu/programs/la-minor-hist-arth