About this Program
Public history is the active practice of history in almost any field other than the classroom.
Program Overview
Public historians work in museums, national parks, archives, historical societies, historic preservation, the federal government, historic sites, and other places. Public history programs like ours prepare students for careers in public history or for graduate work in more specialized fields.
See our course catalog for more information on this program.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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What majors pair well with the public history minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the public history minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
Archaeological research often explores the intersection of art and material culture with sites and archives of historical importance.
Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration
Art historical research often explores the intersection of art and material culture with sites and archives of historical importance.
Political Science
Politics are a major of history, and vice versa.
Program Contact
Associate Professor of History and Global Studies, Department Chair