Overview
A minor in history allows students to explore a specific interest in the cultures, 政治, and lore of Africa, the Ancient World, 亚洲, 欧洲, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States, all while sharpening their writing and analytical skills.
Fast Facts
- Small classes encourage structured conversations
- Interdisciplinary faculty are at the forefront of their fields
- Internships are available at local museums, city departments, and national historic landmarks
What You'll Study
Uncover roots from medieval civilization to modern America
Cultivation of the past
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. 的 courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. 的 Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 and in their post-graduate lives.
Gender Matters in African 历史
Focuses on the history of women in Africa from 1800 to the present. Topics may include the family, 婚姻, childhood, education, 体育, and recreation, work and the workplace, 政治 and political life, labor movements, and women's movements.
Modern East 亚洲
A survey of the East 亚洲n region since 1800 that addresses the modern histories of China, 日本, 韩国, and Vietnam. 的 course begins with late traditional patterns and covers the stresses of imperialism and colonialism, the emergence of revolutionary independence movements, Communism, and the ordeals of war and economic modernization.
Modern 欧洲
Chief economic, political and social developments in 欧洲an society since 1815, including the Industrial Revolution, 马克思主义, the Russian Revolution, political and economic imperialism, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the rise of totalitarian states.
Latin American Cultural Tradition
Discover how the historical processes of the "old" worlds of Pre-Columbian American, 伊比利亚, and Africa created "new" world cultural traditions in Latin America.
U.S. Society and Politics Since 1945
探索 how 政治, foreign policy, and culture have interacted to shape American society and the role of the United States in the world.
International Studies (B.A.)
East 亚洲n Studies (小)
MAS: Mexico, the Americas, and Spain (Special Interest)
教师
Storied professors headline department
教师 bring a personal, pragmatic approach to the subject of history. Students will develop close ties with their professors, receiving personal guidance and feedback on assignments and seeing how impactful 研究 is done at the highest level.
Student Opportunities
探索 an expansive world
Students have the opportunity to engage in 研究 through the required major seminar, independent study and an honors program. 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 university...
澳门金沙线上赌博官网 history students have interned in museums, at historical landmarks, and government offices across San Antonio, 德州, and beyond.
历史 students are encouraged to study abroad, visiting the sites they read about in the textbooks and bringing history to life.
Omega Tau
Omega Tau is 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 University's chapter of Phi Alpha 的ta, an international history honors society which aims to enhance 澳门金沙线上赌博官网...
的 Philip F. Detweiler Prize For Excellence in Historical 写作 recognizes excellence for long essays
的 Frances Kellam Hendricks Prize recognize...
的 department regularly sponsors events which draw visiting speakers ranging from professors to activists.
When You Graduate
Turn a new page
A history minor demonstrates strong skills in writing, 研究, problem solving, and critical thinking to future employers, graduate programs, or law schools. Graduates have pursued programs in specialized history fields, or in law or public policy.
Arriving at 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 with no idea of a major, Khaniya found 澳门金沙线上赌博官网’s liberal arts curriculum to be “a Godsend.” She relied on her adviser and mentor, history professor Carey Latimore, and senior classmates to help find the right path for her. As it turned out, “every history class I took just sold...
澳门金沙线上赌博官网 senior Jamiless Lopez works in the Special Collections and Archives department in the Coates 图书馆 and is also a TaP partner (Tigers as Partners) for the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning.
When Susan Naylor’s return flight from Africa touched down in San Antonio earlier this month, she was headed home from her second trip to Togo in seven years.
职业生涯
Students leave 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 prepared to make their mark on the field. From journalism, archiving, and teaching to advocacy, 政治, 和法律, Tigers stand out through skills in critical thinking, strong writing, and innovative problem solving.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Business
- Historic Preservation
- 法律
- M.A./Ph.D. in 历史
- MAT Program
- 美国职业足球大联盟
Career Areas:
- Archivists
- Campaign aides
- Consulting
- 编辑器
- Educators
- Information managers
- Journalists
- 法律
- 博物馆
- Nonprofits
- Public Service
- 研究ers
- 写作
Notable Companies who have Hired 澳门金沙线上赌博官网 Graduates:
- U.S. Olympic Committee
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