History Minor

About This Program

The study of history is vital to a liberal arts education because it provides a holistic approach to knowledge; it broadens your understanding of commonality and diversity, development of cultures, and the drama of human experience. History touches on the whole range of the human heritage. While focusing on the past, it also helps you understand the present and provides a strong foundation for the future. It prepares you for careers that demand analytical and communication skills, critical thinking, and cultural breadth.

Our History minor program introduces you to major world cultures and provides experiences in the critical use of historical literature and other source materials. It offers classes in five geographical areas (Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Middle East and United States) and on a number of thematic topics. We aim to allow you to gain insight into the histories and cultures of places beyond our borders, making you that much more prepared to succeed within an increasingly global society and marketplace – both in the public and private sector.

Program Highlights

• The History minor program prepares you for careers in government and business, journalism, and teaching; the study of law; and graduate study in history, library and information science, and related fields

Potential Careers

• Law
• Business
• Consultancy
• Journalism
• Teaching
• Government
• The ministry
• Museum
• Public humanities

Get Involved

History Club is open to all students at UMD, not just history majors. This group is a place for students who love history to meet one other and organize history-themed events like movie nights, museum field trips, board game groups, and even just cook-outs with other history majors.

Requirements

Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.

History Minor