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Minors, Double Majors and Combined Degrees

Students wishing to obtain a minor or a second major in another program or department are required to meet the guidelines set by that program or department. Courses for a minor or second major can be drawn from a student's open electives, Liberal Studies requirements, or their primary major. Note that in some cases, a double major may require more credit hours to complete than the ordinary minimum number needed for graduation. A C- grade or better is required in all courses taken for any major or minor. Students may declare their minor or second major fields using the online declaration form.

Yes, minor and second major courses can be drawn from anywhere, but no more than half of your History courses can count toward a second major.

Yes, in many cases. For students who wish to double major in history and Education, please see the combined degree requirements, History (BA) + Secondary Education History (MEd). See the LAS College Office OR e-mail lasadvising@depaul.edu to request additional information and/or to set up an appointment to discuss cross-college double-majors.

All history majors must take HST 390 to meet departmental major requirements, regardless of whether they also take a capstone course in another department.
Yes. If you are currently a junior or senior and think you might want to becom a history teacher, you might be interested in pursuing the 5 Year History BA/MEd, detailed here.