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.
Lander has a strong partnership with the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historic Preservation Site, The Greenwood Museum, Ninety Six National Historic Site and other nearby museums and historic sites that allow students many options for internships.
The B.S. in History, Public History Concentration is a program in the Department of History and Philosophy at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of History and Philosophy is housed in Lander University’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. For more information on the college, click here.
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 | ||
| 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 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| HIST 199 | Careers in History | 1 |
| HIST 201 | The Professional Historian | 3 |
| HIST 499 | Senior Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| Choose 6 hours from the following HIST 101: Western Civilization (before 1600) HIST 102: Western Civilization (1600–1918) HIST 111: U.S. History to 1877 or HIST 111R: U.S. History to 1877 HIST 112: U.S. History since 1877 or HIST 112R: U.S. History since 1877 HIST 121: World Civilizations to 1600 HIST 122: World Civilizations 1600-present |
6 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| HIST 380 | Introduction to Public History | 3 |
Content Electives (select two) HIST 385: Oral and Local History HIST 386: Memory and Memorialization HIST 387: Gaming History HIST 407: Research in History* HIST 408: Research in History* HIST 409: Research in History* HIST 442: Special Topics in Public History HIST 491: Public History Internship *no more than 3 hours |
6 |
|
Collaboration and Communication (select one) COM 275: Professional Communication ENGL 373: Writing and Research Methods MEDA 200: Media Skills MEDA 341: Introduction to Public Relations POLS 217: Introduction to Public Administration SOCI 315: Non-Profit Organizations SPCH 101: Speech Fundamentals |
3 |
|
Technology (select one) ART 204: Graphic Design I CIS 102: Application Software HUMA 370: Documentary Films JOUR 203: Introduction to Web Design MEDA 204: Communications Design MEDA 219: Communications Photography MEDA 301: Special Topics in Mass Communication MEDA 311: The Art of the Podcast MEDA 351: Social Media |
3 |
|
| MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 42 |
| Additional Electives | 43 |
| TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE | 120 |