California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Programme overview

The History Minor provides formal recognition for students who have already taken history classes while pursuing a primary major elsewhere. It appears on the transcript to document a coherent set of history coursework without requiring a full history major.

What you'll study

The minor requires completion of the three named lower-division courses HST 1101, HST 1102 and HST 2201, plus five additional history courses. At least three of those five additional courses must be upper-division (numbered HST 3300 or higher).

Entry requirements

Students must successfully complete HST 1101, HST 1102 and HST 2201 and then complete five additional history courses with at least three upper-division classes (HST 3300+). Students interested in the minor are asked to meet with the History Department Chair, Dr. Rob Lewis (rwlewis@cpp.edu), for advising.

Career prospects

The minor complements other majors by strengthening skills in historical research, writing and contextual analysis. It is commonly used to support professional pathways such as law, business, public service, graduate study, or secondary social science teaching when combined with an appropriate credential program.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While the program page does not list specific scholarships for the minor, students should consult university-wide scholarships, departmental awards, and external history or humanities fellowships. Meet with the department chair or the campus financial aid office to explore funding opportunities tied to academic achievement, research projects, or internships.