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Public History

School of Arts & Humanities Undergraduate

Course Title

Public History

Course Description

Public history is a broad category that refers to the study and presentation of history to a non-academic public. Public historians work in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, libraries, museums, historic sites, historic houses, for federal and state governments, and corporations. This course explores the broad scope of public history, the value of public history, and provides a basis for a career path that explores history outside of the traditional classroom.

CORE: History & Society

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Type (Core Curriculum)

CO, COHS

Instructor Consent Required

No

Credits (Min)

4

Repeatable

No

Saint Michael’s is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College is a member of the College Board, Vermont Higher Education Council, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Vermont Campus Compact, and Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Saint Michael’s College is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. It does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment, on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical characteristics. Members of the College are encouraged to communicate in a gender-neutral manner. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change its policies without prior notice.

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