Public History Minor

Minimum of 27 hours selected from the categories listed below.
Minimum grade of “C” in all course work required for the major.
Completion of at least 6 hours of “writing intensive” courses at the 3000-level.

Minor Requirements:

1. Introductory level history course (3 hours)

HIST 2100 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3 hours
or
HIST 2110 - American History since 1877 Credits: 3 hours

2. Intermediate level history courses

9 hours, including a 3 hour of intensive writing course. (See the list of courses below.)

3000-level ANY AREA or HIST 2900 Credits: 3 hours
3000-level U.S. Area Credits: 3 hours

Select either:

HIST 3150 - Popular Art and Architecture in America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3180 - American Environmental History Credits: 3 hours

3. Advanced level history course (3 hours)

All 4000-level U.S. area history courses meet the baccalaureate-level writing requirement. The prerequisite for these courses is one 3000-level writing intensive course or instructor approval.

4000-level U.S. Area Credits: 3 hours

4. Public History Core Courses (9 hours)

Select from:

HIST 4040 - Introduction to Public History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4060 - Archives Administration Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4080 - Museum Studies Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4100 - Historic Preservation Credits: 3 hours

5. Internship/Work Experience (3 hours)

Students must confer with the Public History Internship Supervisor before registering for internship credit.

HIST 4950 - Internship Credits: 3 to 9 hours