University of La Verne

Programme overview

The History Minor provides foundational training in historical methods, source analysis, and chronological and thematic approaches to the past. Designed to complement majors across the university, the minor deepens students' ability to evaluate evidence, construct arguments, and place contemporary issues in a broader temporal context.

What you'll study

Students take a sequence of courses that introduce historical thinking and then pursue upper-division electives in areas such as social, political, cultural, or regional history. Coursework emphasizes primary-source interpretation, historiography, research-based writing, and the development of persuasive historical narratives. Electives allow students to focus on specific periods or themes aligned with their interests.

Entry requirements

Entry into the minor typically requires university admission and completion of lower-division prerequisites in history or related skills (for example, introductory history and college-level writing). Students should consult the History Department and their academic advisor to confirm unit requirements and any departmental approval needed to declare the minor.

Career prospects

A History Minor enhances abilities sought by employers across sectors: critical reading, written and oral communication, research design, and contextual analysis. Graduates often apply these skills in careers such as education, public history and museums, law and policy support, journalism, nonprofit work, business, and further graduate study.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students pursuing a history minor can seek university-wide scholarships, department awards, and research or travel grants that support archival research or internships. Work-study, campus employment, and external fellowships geared toward humanities students are additional funding avenues; contacting the History Department and the university financial aid office will help identify suitable opportunities.