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Two (2) required courses:
HIST 2000 Research Methods in History
HIST 4490 Senior History Seminar
C. An additional nine (9) semester hours of 3000- and 4000-level History courses are
required. The total major course requirements are 33 semester hours of credit beyond
1000-level courses (i.e., a total of 45 semester hours). Those majors seeking a
concentration in Public History have slightly different requirements. Please see the
section on the concentration/minor in Public History.
We strongly encourage the History major to pursue the widest possible liberal arts preparation by
the careful selection of courses from the Core Curriculum structure.
Upper-level courses in history—those numbered 3000 or above (with the exception of HIST
4490)—are available to all students who have successfully completed the prerequisites.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HISTORY
The minor in History consists of twelve (12) semester hours of History courses successfully
completed with no lower than a grade of C-. At least six (6) of those hours must be at or above
the 3000 level.
MINOR IN PUBLIC HISTORY /
CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC HISTORY
INTRODUCTION
The Department of History offers a Public History concentration for History majors as well as a
Public History minor open to all students. These options are designed to offer interdisciplinary
training to those interested in pursuing a career in public history. Both the concentration and the
minor provide a strong basis in public history, focusing on research, critical issues in the field,
and practical hands-on experience through the internship. These core History courses are
supplemented with interdisciplinary electives designed to augment the student‘s proficiency in
administration and communication in the public setting.
Graduates with a minor or concentration in Public History will have the foundation for pursuing
a variety of careers, including those in archives, museums, historic sites, editing, corporate
history, non-profit organizations, oral history, historical preservation, cultural resource
management, and local, state, or national government agencies.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Graduates with a minor or concentration in Public History should demonstrate:
competency in the basic components, knowledge, techniques, and practical application of
public history;
the ability to apply historical research techniques, analysis, and presentation in a public
setting;
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