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Social Science Minor: Historical Studies

A minor in Historical Studies emphasizes the archaeological and historical perspective on human society. Archaeology exposes students to the unwritten record and to prehistory, an essential component of historical thought. History provides insights on the past through the written record, and analysis of societal change and development.

Requirements - Six of the Following Courses:

  • SS2200 Prehistory and Archaeology
  • SS2500 American Experience
  • SS2550 Themes in Western Civilization
  • SS3200 Historical Archaeology
  • SS3210 Field Archaeology
  • SS3220 Archaeology Laboratory Methods
  • SS3230 Archaeology of Industry
  • SS3500 Modern American History
  • SS3505 Military History of the U.S.
  • SS3510 History of American Technology
  • SS3511 History of Science in America
  • SS3515 History of American Architecture
  • SS3530 The Automobile in America
  • SS3540 The History of Michigan [alternate years]
  • SS3541 The Copper Country
  • SS3550 Europe to 1650
  • SS3551 Europe in the Modern Era
  • SS3552 Renaissance & Reformation [alternate years]
  • SS3560 History of England I
  • SS3561 History of England II
  • SS3570 History of Canada
  • SS3580 Technology and Western Civilization [alternate years]
  • SS3910 Histories and Cultures [on demand; with approval of the SS dept.]
  • SS3920 Topics in Archaeology
  • SS3950 Topics in American History
  • SS4000 Independent Study [Readings or research on history topic]
  • SS4500 Historiography [alternate years]

Students may choose only one of the following courses:

  • HU3501 Medieval Literature
  • HU3551 Renaissance Literature
  • HU3552 Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature
  • HU3553 Nineteenth Century British Literature
  • HU3444 Twentieth Century British Literature

For information about courses, see Undergraduate Instruction.