For students who want to broaden their education, the study of history provides a context for understanding the world and develops analytical abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and the critical thinking that is the bedrock of active citizenship. It is also good preparation for a broad array of careers, including business, education, government, and law.
Minor Requirements
- 15 hours of HTS history courses, approved by the School
- 9 of the 15 hours must be at the 3000-level or above.
- 3 hours taken outside of history courses may be counted toward the minor, with approval of the School.
- Courses required by name and number and/or used to satisfy Core Areas A through E in a student's major degree program may not be used in satisfying the course requirements for a minor.
- All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis; each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- A maximum of 6 semester hours of Special Topics courses may be included in a minor program or the student may complete 3 semester hours of Special Topics and 3 semester hours of either Special Problems or Undergraduate Research. Students may not use 6 semester hours of either Special Problems or Undergraduate Research for a minor.
- Students majoring in HTS may not minor in history.
- To learn more about the rules and regulations governing minors, visit the Georgia Tech Catalog.
- For more information on the History minor, email Sonya Boadu
- To add the History minor, please complete the Change of Minor Form (Docusign)
Students may choose courses in such areas as modern European and American economics, social and industrial history, southern history, African American history, the history of technology, and other topical or comparative areas.
Certificate Requirements
- 12 hours of HTS history courses, approved by the School
- 9 of the 12 hours must be at the 3000 level or above
- 3 hours taken outside of history may be counted toward the certificate, with the approval of the School
- All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course
- Students majoring in HTS may not earn a certificate in history
- For more information on the certificate in History, email Sonya Boadu
Additional requirements and information about undergraduate certificate programs can be found in the Georgia Tech Course Catalog.