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. They explore key historical periods, learn to analyze sources and arguments, and develop a better understanding of how and why conflicts occur, nations rise and fall, and leaders succeed or fail. Offered by the Department of History & War Studies. Breadcrumb academics majors and minors general history minor academics-sidebarnav MENU Academic Program Majors & Minors Enrichment Opportunities Internships Study Abroad Extracurricular Opportunities Service Academy Exchange Program Scholars Program Departments Overview Courses 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 this minor have the opportunity to participate in a range of immersive activities through the Department of History & War Studies (HWS), including summer internships through the U.S. Army War College and with the Joint Staff History Office. Activities include Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) opportunities, staff rides, and local trips to bring cadets to places where history happened, at home and abroad. Cadets may also publish their work in the West Point Undergraduate Historical Review and work with the department’s academic centers.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 Resnick Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.