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Minor in Public History
This minor is available to students who are interested in the burgeoning field of public history. Public historians work in a variety of areas, the three most common being historic preservation, museum/archival work and the area of cultural resource manager. The minor can support majors in political science, public relations, journalism, geography, conservation and management, as well as other areas.
| Required Courses |
Hours |
| Hist 33-501 |
Introduction to Public History |
3 |
| Hist 33-344 |
American Folklife |
3 |
| Hist 33-590 |
Historical Resource Internship |
3 |
| Hist 33-590 |
Historical Resource Internship (Directed Archival) |
2 |
| PolS 34-332 |
Principles of Public Administration |
3 |
| Electives (choose from any of the following) |
9 |
| Hist 33-350 |
American Military History |
3 |
| Hist 33-360 |
The American Woman |
3 |
| Hist 33-530 |
The Old South |
3 |
| Hist 33-534 |
The Civil War and Reconstruction |
3 |
| Hist 33-562 |
State and Local History |
3 |
| Hist 33-582 |
Frontiers in American History |
3 |
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Other advisor-approved electives could include:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Public Relations
- Management
- Federalism
- Desktop Publishing (Journalism)
- Advertising
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| Total Hours Required |
23 |
