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History, Minor


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A Minor in History consists of 18 credit hours.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements


Current UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Students

See University Admission Requirements  

New Transfer

See University Admission Requirements  

Currently Enrolled Students


To declare the History major, please visit the Department of History Undergraduate Advising

Overall GPA must be 2.0 in order to change majors. An advisor will contact you for a meeting.

Minor Requirements


Restricted Elective Courses (15 credit hours)


History 1000/2000/3000 Level Courses (6 credit hours)


  • HIST 1XXX/2XXX/3XXX - History Elective (3)
  • HIST 1XXX/2XXX/3XXX - History Elective (3)

History 2000/3000 Level Courses (9 credit hours)


  • HIST 2XXX/3XXX - History Elective (3)
  • HIST 2XXX/3XXX - History Elective (3)
  • HIST 2XXX/3XXX - History Elective (3)

Non-Western Requirement


At least 3 Restricted Elective hours must be in Non-Western History (Asia, Africa, Latin America, or Middle East). Select one of the following:

Total = 18 Credit Hours


Progression Requirements


Students must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in HIST courses counted toward the minor. Before taking HIST 3600 , students must have completed 9 credit hours of HIST courses. Transfer students are required to take at least 6 credit hours of Minor in History coursework at UNC Charlotte.

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