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2002-03 University Catalog


History and Art History

Minors

Minor in History

To receive a minor in history, students must complete 18 credits in history, including 12 credits at the 300 and 400 levels and 9 credits concentrated in a region or topic related, if possible, to the student's major. The program must be approved by the undergraduate coordinator before graduation. A GPA in history courses of at least 2.000 is required.

Minor in Art History

The minor in art history requires 18 credits and covers a broad spectrum of periods, cultures, and themes, with an emphasis on historical context. Requirements for the minor are as follows:

1. 3 to 6 credits of 100- or 200-level art history courses

2. 12 to 15 credits of 300- or 400-level art history courses

ARTH 393 is not required for the minor but is strongly encouraged.

Interdisciplinary Minor (History)

The department coordinates the interdisciplinary minor in African American studies. See the Interdisciplinary Minors section of this chapter for a description.

Interdisciplinary Minor (Art History)

The art history program coordinates the interdisciplinary minor in ancient Mediterranean art and archaeology. See the Interdisciplinary Minors section of this chapter for a description of the minor.