Public History Certificate

Prepares students for careers in the collection, preservation, and presentation of information about the past to the general public. This 12-credit certificate complements majors in related fields such as anthropology, communications media, and education. Completion of the certificate will prepare students to pursue positions in libraries, museums, archives, national parks, heritage sites, media, and corporations.

Core Courses: 3

HIST 250 - Introduction to Public History Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 9

Choose three Public History courses from the following:

HIST 352 - Local and Family History Credits: 3
HIST 353 - History Museums and Historic Sites: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
HIST 354 - Oral History Practice Credits: 3
HIST 355 - Topics in Public History Credits: 3
HIST 356 - Digital History Credits: 3
HIST 357 - Archival Studies Credits: 3
HIST 493 - Internship Credits: 3-12 (Maximum of 3 credits may apply toward the certificate.)
HIST 493, as part of the controlled electives for the certificate, must be 3 credits (no more) and may only count once towards the certificate. The internship must be public history oriented.

Public History Certificate

Core Courses: 3

Controlled Electives: 9

Total Certificate Requirements: 12