HI 365 - Public History

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.

Credits: 4

When Offered: Spring