General History Minor General History Minor Cadets in the General History minor will gain a deeper understanding of specific periods, regions, and the processes and dynamics of change as they prepare to enter a changing Army operating in a complex and evolving geopolitical environment. This minor pairs well with humanities majors.Offered by the Department of History and War Studies. Breadcrumb academics majors and minors general history minor academics-sidebarnav MENU Academic Program Majors & Minors Annual Theme Enrichment Opportunities Internships Study Abroad Scholars Program Service Academy Exchange Program Departments Overview Program Enrichment The General History minor (GHM0N) allows cadets to gain a deeper understanding of specific periods, regions, or themes, and the processes and dynamics of change as they prepare to enter a changing Army operating in a complex and evolving geopolitical environment. GHM0N consists of 5 optional courses from 46 history electives.If you like history, the general history minor is for you! Its flexibility allows you to customize your classes!This minor pairs well with humanities majors.To learn more about this study area, visit the Department of History and War Studies. The General History minor includes 5 optional courses. Cadets can choose from 46 electives.Interested in modern Europe? Pick classes like these:HI372 - U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898XH405 - The Holocaust and its LegacyHI343 - Modern GermanyHI359 - The Era of the Second World WarHI364 - Modern Western Europe since 1789Interested in Cold War politics? Try these:HI397 - Cold War AmericaHI367 - Imperial Soviet RussiaHI368 - Modern Central and E. Europe, 1896-89HI357 - Decolonization and the Cold WarHI344 - Modern DiplomacyLove world history? Pick from a selection of classes to reflect your passions!HI339 - The Modern Middle EastHI346 - India, Pakistan, and BangladeshHI348 - Modern Latin AmericaHI341 - The Age of ExplorationXH405 - The Holocaust and Its LegacyTo learn more, view the full General History minor curriculum. Cadets in the general history minor can apply to attend numerous domestic or international staff rides or a summer Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) program, a USMA-run academic enrichment experience. They may also publish their work in the West Point Undergraduate Historical Review and work with either department’s academic centers (the Center for Oral History or the Resnick Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies).To learn more about enrichment for this area of study, visit the Department of History & War Studies, Center for Oral History, Digital History Center, or the Resnick Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies.