History, Minor

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Take 18 credit hours of U.S. history and upper-level electives covering a wide range of places and periods for an undergraduate minor in history.

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

West Palm Beach

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Overview

  • Degree Type: Minor
  • School: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Start Terms: Fall & Spring entry
  • Prerequisites: Declared Major
  • Total Credit Hours: 18 credit hours
  • Time to Complete: Varies
  • Program Format: On Campus
  • Experience: Historical Research

Why Minor in History at PBA?

Develop historical knowledge, research abilities, and critical-thinking skills through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s History minor. Students explore historical events, cultures, and ideas while strengthening analytical skills that complement majors across business, law, politics, journalism, ministry, and many other fields.

  • Guided by Faith: Explore history through a Christ-centered worldview that provides unique insight into human action, culture, and civilization.
  • Global Learning: Study abroad through opportunities at the University of Oxford, the University of Edinburgh, the University of St. Andrews, and archaeology experiences in Italy and Ireland.
  • Exceptional Location: Enhance your education through nearby resources such as the Palm Beach County Historical Society, Norton Museum, and Flagler Museum.
  • Research Opportunities: Participate in meaningful historical research projects that develop analytical, writing, and investigative skills.

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What You'll Learn

Students in the History minor build a strong foundation in historical analysis while developing research, writing, and critical-thinking skills.

Students learn to:

  • Analyze historical events from multiple perspectives
  • Conduct historical research using primary and secondary sources
  • Develop historical writing and analytical skills
  • Examine political, economic, social, and cultural developments
  • Understand global civilizations and historical traditions
  • Apply historical thinking to contemporary issues

What Can You Do With a History Degree?

Program Details

PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.

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  • Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • A declared undergraduate major
  • Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework

Admissions

History students benefit from collaborative classrooms, research resources, and learning environments that support historical inquiry, writing, and analysis. Students also have opportunities to enrich their education through museums, archives, historical organizations, study abroad programs, and undergraduate research experiences.

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Common Major Pairings

A History minor complements majors that benefit from research, writing, analytical thinking, and an understanding of historical and cultural perspectives. Common major pairings may include:

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Financial Aid

PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.

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