The current cluster of courses for the online History minor is designed primarily to inculcate in students a basic knowledge of American and Appalachian Regional history, with the opportunity for more specialized study in upper division courses. Students completing the fifteen-hour requirement should emerge not only with a firm grasp of the American and Appalachian historical experiences generally, but a more nuanced understanding of the political, social, economic, religious, and cultural factors that have shaped those experiences. Students will also acquire skills of critical analysis by examining various historical sources as part of regularly scheduled class assignments and will be introduced to the writing of History. A firm grounding in History has long been considered excellent preparation for graduate and professional (especially law) school, while recent research has revealed that government and the private sector often seek out individuals who are articulate in History, which is the basic aim of this minor.

Students must select two courses (6 credit hours) from the following:

Students must select three courses (9 credit hours) from the following:

For additional information contact Dr. Robert Blobaum at Robert.blobaum@mail.wvu.edu. To register for online courses, contact Extended Learning at 1-800-2Learn2 or or e-mail elearn@mail.wvu.edu.