HIST 420 - Introduction to Public History

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history
Introduces students to a wide range of activities in which public historians engage. Considers broader conceptual theoretical and practical issues associated with historic preservation, museum studies, oral history, the management of archival and manuscript collections, as well as a variety of other public history activities. Also considers broader conceptual issues associated with the field of public history. None of the Public History courses (HIST 420, HIST 421, HIST 422, or HIST 423) may be counted towards the BSEd—Social Studies Education/History Track. Only one may be counted towards the BA—History or the BA—History/Pre-law Track.