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History

Minor in the College of Liberal Arts

Minor History
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Studying history alerts us to the ways that people contend with and shape the natural environment, and why people gather into groups and identify themselves in certain ways.

Minoring in history will...

  1. Improve your research, reading, analytical, and writing skills
  2. Study and understand the past and how it affects our present and future.
  3. Excellent for Law school preparation or any career path.

How to Declare

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To declare this minor, contact your assigned academic advisor in your school or college.

Required Courses

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Fifteen semester credit hours of coursework in history including at least six hours of upper-division and at least nine hours of residence at UT Austin.

Visit the Department of History minors page for more information on required courses.

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