History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Minor Requirements

The department offers a minor which may be combined with other science, social science, or humanities majors. To complete the requirements for the minor, students must have a total of 18 credits in the history of science, medicine, or technology, including at least one survey course. Courses taken at another institution that are not directly equivalent to a JHU course may not apply towards the minor without permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. A minimum grade of C- is necessary in all courses applied toward the requirements of the minor and requirements may not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Each course must be at least 3 credits.

Survey Course 1
Select one of the following:3
History of Medicine
History of Modern Medicine
History of Science: Antiquity To Renaissance
Rise Of Modern Science
Scientific Revolution
Additional History of Science, Medicine & Technology Courses 2
Two history of science, medicine & technology courses at any level (6 credits) and three 200-400 level history of science, medicine & technology courses (9 credits)15
Total Credits18
1

Another course might serve to fulfill the survey course requirement with permission of the director of undergraduate studies.

2

Courses that apply must be offered by the department (AS.140.xxx) or cross-listed by it.