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 consists of five optional courses selected from 47 history electives. This minor pairs well with humanities majors.Offered by the Department of History. 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 allows cadets to gain a deeper understanding of the historical events that have shaped the geopolitical environment in which the Army operates. It is designed to be flexible, allowing cadets to choose from among 47 history electives.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 47 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. General History Minor Example OneInterested 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 1789General History Minor Example TwoInterested 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 DiplomacyGeneral History Minor Example ThreeLove 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 ExplorationRequired CoursesChoose 5 history electivesSample ElectivesHI301 HIST OF MILITARY ART TO 1900HI355 WARFARE-AGE OF INDUSTRIALIZTN3HI462 THE HISTORY OF INNOVATIONXH341 INTEL CYBER HISTORYHI338 WARFARE IN AGE OF REVOLUTIONSHI341 THE AGE OF EXPLORATIONHI344 MODERN DIPLOMACYHI354 WORLD WAR I IN GLOBAL CONTEXTHI357 DECOLONIZATION & THE COLD WAR HI358 POLICY, STRATEGY & GENERALSHIP HI359 ERA OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR HI370 ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL WARFARE HI376 EARLY MODERN WARFARE HI381 HISTORY OF IRREGULAR WARFARE HI383 MIDDLE EASTERN WARFARE HI385 WAR & ITS THEORISTS HI399 HISTORY STAFF RIDE HI410 VIOLENCE/SEX: CULTRL HIST WAR HI460 SENIOR FACULTY COURSE HI464 VISITING PROFESSOR ELECTIVEXH405 THE HOLOCAUST AND ITS LEGACY XH415 GENOCIDE AND MASS ATROCITYTo 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, 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 (Center for Oral History or the Center for Holocaust Studies).To learn more about enrichment for this area of study, visit the Department of History, Center for Oral History, Digital History Center, or Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.