Courses
Courses in public history emphasize hands-on experience and public interaction.
HIST 395 - Introduction to Public History
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Techniques and skills employed in historical agencies, museums, restorations, tourisms and other services. Topics include historical archaeology and geography, family and community history, material culture preservation, site interpretation and administration, and historic district planning and management.
HIST 451G - Applied Public History Seminar
1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Alternate subtitles will appear on student's transcript. Systematic examination of archival administration, museum management, historical editing, oral history, historic site management and preservation.
HIST 452G - Historical Resource Administration and Interpretation
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Alternative subtitles will appear on student's transcript. Examines the role of historical methodology in interpreting history in public frameworks, including museums, historic preservation, archives, and communities.
HIST 510 - Introduction to Public History
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analyzes the application of historical methods and interpretation in various spheres of public history including museums, archives, corporations, preservation, digital media, historic sites, and community groups. Also investigates professional ethics, proposal writing, and advocacy.
HIST 540 - Museum History
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Alternate subtitles appear on students' transcripts. Considers the history and role of museums in society and engages current discussions in the field of museology. Includes several site visits to local museums.
HIST 541 - Exhibit Design and Development
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Design and development of physical museum exhibits and the skills critical to exhibit planning and installation. Alternate subtitles appear on students' transcripts. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours.
HIST 545 - Applied Public History Studies
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Includes use of archives and museums, application of archaeology and geography, historical editing and publishing, family and community history, material culture, and site interpretation, preservation and management. Alternate subtitles will appear on students' transcripts.
HIST 547 - Digital History
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Alternate subtitles appear on students' transcripts. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Includes use and application of digital tools and technology, digitization, social media, web design, mapping and GIS, text encoding/editing, image and video editing. Examines the use of technology to foster public communication.
HIST 549 - Historic Preservation
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Alternate subtitles appear on students' transcripts. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Considers the history of historic preservation and historical research methodologies in interpreting the built environment. Covers National Register of Historic Places guidelines and standards, the value of preservation in society, and preservation law at the local, state, and national level.
HIST 565 - History Travel Studies
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Abroad or domestic history travel studies. Alternative subtitles will appear on students' transcript.
HIST 571 - Applied Public History Studies
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Alternate subtitles will appear on students' transcripts. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Includes use of archives and museums, application of archeology and geography, historical editing and publishing, family and community history, material culture, site interpretation, and preservation and management.
HIST 575 - Practicing Public History
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. Examines practices and techniques necessary to work in museums, national parks, archives, and other historical centers. Considers the skills and professional development necessary to successfully obtain a job in the field. Can include practical experience in the field.
GEOG 440G - Applications in Geographic Information Systems
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Practical application of geographic information science in multiple disciplines across the College of Liberal Arts and focused use of GIS within the student's chosen field of study.