Historic Preservation and Public History Minor

This minor allows students to explore the different fields of public history, including historic preservation, museums, archives, oral history, historical communications, National Parks, and digital humanities. Students will increase their skills in historical methodology and gain hands-on experience in potential areas of employment.

Curriculum for a Minor in Historic Preservation and Public History, 15 Hours:

Required courses, 6 Hours:

HIST 300 - Historic Preservation and Interpretation (3 cr)
HIST 345 - Introduction to Public History (3 cr)

Restricted Electives, 9 Hours:

Complete any three courses, 3 credits each:

ANTH 370 - American Architectural Heritage (3 cr)
HIST 360 - Evolution of European Government (3 cr)
HIST 409 - History and Memory (3 cr)
HIST 362 - Introduction to Archives (3cr)
HIST 321 - Material Culture (3cr)
HIST 325 - Oral History (3cr)
HIST 363 - Battlefield Preservation (3cr)
HIST 330 - Living History Interpretation (3cr)
HIST 335 - New Media and Digital History (3 cr)

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Historic Preservation and Public History Minor

Curriculum for a Minor in Historic Preservation and Public History, 15 Hours:

Required courses, 6 Hours:

Restricted Electives, 9 Hours: