No matter your major, the History Minor provides an engaging opportunity to explore connections between historical events and contemporary issues. A History minor, available both on-campus and online, will help you develop critical analysis skills while examining the impact of economic, political and environmental forces across time.
Why Choose a History Minor?
- Enhance any major: Gain valuable skills in research, analysis and communication
- Flexible course options: customize your history minor to fit your interests
- Career-ready skills: graduates of our history courses go on to careers in education, public history, law, government, and beyond
Take the Next Step
A History minor is achievable in just 14 credit hours, and will equip you with the skills to analyze and contextualize the world around you. Begin online or in-person today by applying to UIS.
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On-campus
$4,683*
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$5,404*
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$83,820
Wage Range
$48,410 – $162,160
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree
Historians
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic med
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Median Annual Wage
$76,750
Wage Range
$42,730 – $131,810
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Less than high school diploma
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$80,260
Wage Range
$49,140 – $139,580
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Post-doctoral training
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and env
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.
Median Annual Wage
$106,220
Wage Range
$67,490 – $169,990
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.
Median Annual Wage
$61,810
Wage Range
$46,770 – $86,210
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Some college, no degree
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
Median Annual Wage
$74,500
Wage Range
$52,030 – $87,730
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Less than high school diploma, Post-secondary certificate
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