History, Public History Emphasis

As a student in our department you can earn a Bachelors of Science in History with an Emphasis in Public History. Public History is essential to introducing most people to the past. It's the front line and face of our discipline. Graduates who are trained in public history manage museums, curate exhibits, design digital histories and documentaries, and conduct archival research. Their work is essential because they introduce people to the past in exciting and engaging ways that are relevant to the public.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS¹			CREDIT HOURS
A. Core Skills
	ENGL 101	Writing and Inquiry I	3
	ENGL 102	Writing and Inquiry II	3
		Approved Mathematics	3
B. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
		Approved Science or Mathematics	3
		Approved Lab Science	4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
	HIST 111	United States History to 1877 OR POLS 101 American National Government	3
F. World Cultures			3
G. LINK 101			1
University Requirement
	FALS 101	15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended)	0
Total General Education Requirements			35

¹For approved courses see the General Education section

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
HIST 201	The Historian's Craft	3
HIST 499	Senior Capstone Seminar	3

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS	CREDIT HOURS
Choose 6 hours from the following HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 111, HIST 112, HIST 121, HIST 122	6

MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
HIST 380	Introduction to Public History	3
HIST 385	Oral and Local History OR HIST 386 Memory and Memorialization	3
Content Electives (select two) HIST 385 (if not taken to fulfill emphasis requirements), HIST 386 (if not taken to fulfill emphasis requirements), HIST 407, HIST 408, HIST 409, HIST 442, HIST 491 no more than 3 hours		6
Collaboration and Communication (select one) WRIT 275, ENGL 373, MEDA 200, MEDA 341, POLS 217, SOCI 315, SPCH 101		3
Technology (select one) CIS 102, JOUR 203, MEDA 204, MEDA 219, MEDA 301, MEDA 311, MEDA 351, MEDA 370		3

MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES	CREDIT HOURS
HIST 300-level or higher	3
HIST 300-level or higher	3
HIST 300-level or higher	3

Total Major Program Requirements	39
Additional Electives	46
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE	120

Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses