Public History Minor

Requirements: (18 credits)

NOTE

Some of the courses have prerequisites so students should plan accordingly and consult the Search for Schedules option on Self Service to view course offerings and prerequisites.

Note: Other courses may be allowed with permission of program director, Dr. Penny Messinger

Complete each of the following:

    • HST211 Introduction to Public History (3)
    • HST220 American History to 1877 (3)
    • HST221 American History from 1877 to the Present (3)

Select 9 credits from the following options; 3 credits must be taken in each of the 3 areas referenced below:

  • Written Communication Skills/Public Relations:
    • CA/CMP318 Writing for Media (3)
    • CMP301 Professional Writing (3)
    • CMP311 Advanced English Composition (3)
    • CMP/PR420 Promotional Writing (3)
    • PR322 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
  • Allied Fields and Applied Knowledge:
    • ACC225 Financial Accounting (3)
    • HP/IND 250 Introduction to Historic Preservation (3)
    • BA/HPR352 Grant Writing (3)
    • HST416 Internship in Public History (1-3)
    • PSC227 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
  • Computer and Web Design:
    • MIS231 Visual Software (3)
    • MIS280 Computer Studies and Problem Solving (3)
    • MIS290 Information Systems Management (3)
    • MIS331 Animation Software (3)