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History
The minor in History equips students with the essential skills and basic knowledge necessary to navigate the modern world as well as a career in most professions. Through the study of past events and societies, students learn to read critically, debate issues and historical context substantively, and write with clarity. From courses in Asian, African, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, U.S. and World history, students choose three courses in one field and two courses in any field to complete the minor certification. The faculty encourages rigorous, creative thinking about the past.
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Minor
History and Philosophy of Science

The interdisciplinary minor in the history and philosophy of science invites students to examine historical and contemporary problems in a variety of scientific disciplines.

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Minor
Human Rights

The human rights studies minor provides students with an opportunity to explore human rights as a critical element of our contemporary world.

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Minor
India and South Asia Studies

The minor in India and South Asia studies covers an area of immense historical, cultural, economic, demographic and geopolitical significance.

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Minor
Iran and Persian Studies

The minor in Iran and Persian studies covers an area of immense historical, cultural, economic, demographic and geopolitical significance.

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Minor
Italian
The Italian curriculum provides solid foundations for a variety of career paths by developing linguistic and cultural proficiency and strengthening students’ habits of critical thinking, effective writing, and cross-cultural communication. According to a recent departmental survey, our alumni include physicians, attorneys, fashion designers, college professors, high-school teachers, professional artists, entrepreneurs and diplomatic service employees.
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Minor
Japanese

A minor in Japanese provides a significant complement to any declared major in the sciences, social sciences, humanities or the arts.

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Minor
Jewish Studies

The program in Jewish studies offers students the opportunity to explore Jewish history, communities, literature, religion and culture in a comparative perspective and multicultural framework.

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Minor
Latin

Many UC Davis undergraduates study Latin to teach the language or to do research that requires it. They typically go on to graduate programs that require Latin for admission or success.

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Minor
Latin American and Hemispheric Studies

The minor in Latin American and hemispheric studies offers students the opportunity to explore connections throughout the Western Hemisphere from an array of perspectives across multiple academic f