History & Government Minors

Minors

Students seeking to minor must meet with a faculty advisor to design a program based on the students' needs and program requirements. See an academic advisor for list of approved courses.

Africana Studies Minor

This is an interdisciplinary sequence of courses that enables students to focus on the role African people have played in shaping world civilizations. Africana Studies offers vital training in methods and research in the social sciences. 

Africana Studies Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Geography Minor

Geography defines the world sphere and the communities that inhabit it. In this course of study, students learn about the human habitat in regional environments; the ways space is organized for economic, social and political purposes; the manner that natural resources are utilized and developed; and the relationships between these considerations and public policy.

Geography Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Government Minor

The government minor, designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge of the scope and impact of government in society, enhances the student’s understanding of the dynamics of government in an era of globalization.

Government Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Historical Management Minor

With a host of museums and historical sites in the nearby Washington, DC area, Bowie State’s historical management minor is ideal for students planning a career in archiving, records management, museum curation or library sciences.

Historical Management Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

History Minor

The minor in history combines survey and upper-level courses, offering students the opportunity a window into the past while strengthening writing, critical thinking and reasoning skills.

History Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

International Studies Minor

The dynamic curriculum prepares students for graduate school and careers in government, business and international affairs. Students obtain multicultural education and enhance their language and communication skills. The courses within the international studies minor focus on international political economy, area and comparative studies, and international politics.

International Studies Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Philosophy Minor

Philosophy students take a critical look at the foundations of the humanities and the natural sciences. Because of its emphasis on critical reading, writing, and argumentation, philosophy is an ideal complement to many other disciplines, such as English, psychology, computer science, and history.

Philosophy Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Pre-Law Minor

The pre-law minor—designed to develop the writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills necessary for admission to and success in law school—consists of law and related courses. Students who are interested in going to law school are encouraged to develop their writing proficiency and to choose rigorously analytical courses for all of their electives.

This track provides an overview of the application of biotechnology in industry and society, including hands-on laboratory experiences to prepare students for careers as laboratory technicians.

Pre-Law Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Public Policy Minor

The Public Policy program at BSU is a 15 credit minor that prepares students for an advanced degree in the field or life of policy analysis in either the public or private sector. It is designed to build the needed competencies, skills and proficiencies for policy, data and program analysis for professional careers in leadership, public service and policymaking. Students in the program must earn a grade of C or higher in the required courses. 

Public Policy Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Women’s Studies Minor

The women’s studies minor delves into the intersection of race, gender, and class in women’s lives. Students study women’s impact on society from multiple perspectives that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

Women's Studies Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog