This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in fields of public history such as museum and archival administration, preservation/restoration work, interpretation, consulting, and applied research.
Major Requirements:
Minimum of 66 hours in history and approved electives from other departments selected from categories listed below.
Minimum grade of “C” in all course work required for the major, including electives and required cognates.
Completion of at least 6 hours of “writing-intensive” courses at the 3000-level. (See list of courses below).
With permission of the advisor, students may substitute advanced (4000-level) history courses for intermediate level (3000-level) courses in the same topical area, providing the student has the appropriate prerequisite.
HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3135, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3500, 3510, 3531, 3604, 3606, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3664, 3702, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884. The prerequisite is HIST 2900 or instructor approval.
3. Advanced level history courses (6 hours)
All 4000-level U.S., Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and European history courses meet the baccalaureate-level writing requirement. 4000-level prerequiste: one 3000-level writing intensive course or instructor approval.