Public History Minor

Professors: David Doellinger, Patricia Goldsworthy-Bishop, Kimberly Jensen
Associate Professor: Elizabeth Swedo

Mission

Public History prepares students to interpret, preserve, and collect history for diverse audiences. This interdisciplinary minor provides students the opportunity to work directly with local historical organizations to gain experience working in Public History.

Learning Outcomes

Critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate primary and secondary historical sources.
Engage multiple historical methodologies and multiple sources to produce well-researched written work.
Explain historical developments to diverse audiences.

Core Courses

ANTH 360 Museum Studies Credits: 4
HST 301 Introduction to Historical Research Credits: 4
HST 403 Practicum Credits: 1-6 Credits: 4
HST 410 Introduction to Public History Credits: 4

Elective Credits: 11-12

Business
BA 310 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
BA 361 Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
BA 362 Business Ethics Credits: 3
Computer Science
CS 195 Fundamentals of Web Design Credits: 4
Creative Arts
A 204 Art History: Prehistoric through Late Antiquity Credits: 4
A 205 Art History: Middle Ages through Renaissance Credits: 4
A 206 Art History: Baroque through Contemporary Credits: 4
A 304 History of Modern Art, 1789-1914 Credits: 4
A 305 History of Modern Art, 1914-1965 Credits: 4
A 306 History of Modern Art, 1965-Present Credits: 4
MUS 101 Pop Music in America Credits: 3
MUS 102 Rock Music: A Social History Credits: 3
MUS 103 Jazz History Credits: 3
MUS 310 Women in Music Credits: 3
MUS 367 Music in America: 1800-1945 Credits: 3
MUS 368 Music in America: 1945-1967 Credits: 3
MUS 369 Music in America: 1967-Present Credits: 3
TA 381 Theatre History I Credits: 4
TA 382 Theatre History II Credits: 4
TA 383 Theatre History III Credits: 4
TA 386 International Theatre Credits: 3
Education
ED 200 Foundations of Education Credits: 3
Natural Science
ES 340 Geospatial Techniques Credits: 4
ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I Credits: 4
Social Science
HST 406 Archival Science Credits: 4
HST 408 Oral History Credits: 4
PS 350 Introduction to Public Policy Credits: 4
PS 351 Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 4
SOC 225 Social Problems Credits: 4
Other course with consent of adviser Credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 27-28

Satisfactory Grade Use

Program requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.