History, Minor

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Overview

Historians study humanity’s past successes and failures, eras of brilliance and times of darkness, enlightened civilizations, and devastating regimes—all of which help explain the present. And with a firm understanding of what preceded us, you can shape where we are headed. By declaring a minor in history, you’ll get to explore various cultures across various eras through a range of academic perspectives.

Where You'll Go

Our graduates have found success in every field you can imagine—some in museums, archives, historical societies, and educational institutions, and others in business, law, publishing, government, and medicine. Our alumni tell us that they use the analytical, speaking, writing, and research skills they acquired in our program every day, no matter what kind of work they do.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements (12 Credits)

A minimum of 12 credits in history, each completed with a grade of C or higher. At least six of these credits must be completed at Brooklyn College. Students should meet with a History Department counselor to plan a program suited to their individual interests or career plans.

Contact

KC Johnson

1127a Boylan Hall
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P: 718.951.5000 ext. 2813

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of History offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.