A Minor in History consists of 15 semester hours (usually 5 courses), of which 9 semester hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. These are in addition to the six semester hours of United States history in the core curriculum. At least nine semester hours in the minor courses, including at least six at the 3000 or 4000 level, must be completed at the University of Houston. Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average in all courses attempted in History at the University.