Minor
For students in other majors interested in broadening their educational experience at Georgia Tech, the School of History, Technology, and Society (HTS) offers minors in history and in sociology. Beyond the introductory level courses, all history and sociology classes are listed as HTS courses. The course title usually indicates whether the class is history or sociology. Students petition for the minor at the time they petition for the major degree. Minors are conferred upon graduation and appear on students' transcripts.
Minor in History
For students who want to broaden their educations, the study of history provides a context for understanding the world and develops analytical abilities, verbal and written communications skills, and the critical thinking that is the bedrock of active citizenship. It is also good preparation for a broad array of careers, including business, education, government, and law.
Requirements
- Eighteen hours of HTS history courses, approved by the School.
- Twelve of the eighteen hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
- Three hours taken outside of history courses may be counted toward the minor, with approval of the School.
- All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis and must be completed with an overall grade-point average of 2.0.
- No more than six hours of Special Topics (elective) courses may be counted toward the minor.
- Special Problems courses may not be counted toward the minor.
- Students majoring in HTS may not minor in history.
Minor in Sociology
The study of sociology develops analytical abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and invaluable critical tools for understanding the contemporary world. Sociology is good preparation for a broad array of careers, including business, education, public administration, and social work.
Requirements
- Eighteen hours of HTS sociology courses, approved by the School.
- Twelve of the eighteen hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
- Three hours taken outside of sociology may be counted toward the minor, with approval of the School.
- All courses must be taken on a letter grade basis and must be completed with an overall grade-point average of 2.0.
- No more than six hours of Special Topics (elective) courses may be counted toward the minor.
- Special Problems courses may not be counted toward the minor.
- Students majoring in HTS may not minor in sociology.