European Studies Minor

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The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts offers an interdisciplinary minor in European studies which focuses on Europe since 1650. The minor provides students with a broad foundation for understanding modern Europe through the study of geography, history, language, and literature. Students complement core requirements with studies in the fine arts, literature, history and civilization, and political science. Students should contact the program coordinator, Dr. Mark Spaulding, for additional information.

Admission Requirements

Current UNCW Undergraduate Students

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Requirements for a Minor in European Studies

Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)

ENG 370 - European Literature to 1900 or
ENG 371 - European Literature Since 1900
HST 101 - Europe in the World I
HST 394 - Europe in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment
HST 396 - Europe from French Revolution to World War I or
HST 398 - Europe in the Age of War and Dictatorship
And a course in FRH, GER, PRT, or SPN (chosen from offerings numbered 201 or higher, excluding those taught in English and those designated Spanish American or Latin American).

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Nine additional credits from

Total Credit Hours: 21

Additional Information

A “C” (2.00) or better average is required for all courses counted toward the minor in European studies. Courses being counted toward a major cannot be counted toward completion of minor requirements.