History Minor

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There are three different concentrations available to students seeking a history minor: regular history concentration, American West history concentration, 20^th-century studies history concentration. All three require HIS 1220, which will also count toward MSU Denver’s General Studies requirements.

A grade of “D-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. History minors must have a GPA of 2.00 in the minor and an overall GPA of 2.00 to graduate.

Regular History Concentration

Required Courses: 12 credits

HIS 1010 - Western Civilization to 1603 Credits: 3
or
HIS 1030 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3
HIS 1020 - Western Civilization since 1603 Credits: 3
or
HIS 1040 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
HIS 1210 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3

Electives: 9 credits

A minimum of nine additional semester hours in history is required. The hours must be upper-division and should be selected in consultation with a departmental advisor. No more than two semester hours in HIS 3890 readings courses may be counted toward the minor without prior written approval from the department.

American West History Concentration

Required Courses: 12 credits

HIS 1100 - American West Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Colorado History I Credits: 3
HIS 1210 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3

Electives: 9 credits

A minimum of nine additional history semester hours treating the American West is required, all of which must be upper-division.

Twentieth-Century Studies History Concentration

Required Courses: 6 credits

HIS 1040 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3

Electives: 15 credits

A minimum of 15 additional hours treating 20th-century history is required, nine of which must be upper-division.