Courses
Courses in the graduate program emphasize critical reading of historical and theoretical literature, rigorous writing exercises, and innovative and comprehensive research methods. The students draw upon the talents of a distinguished and accomplished faculty to expand their analytical, research and teaching capabilities. (Note: Not all of these classes are offered every semester. Consult the online Schedule of Classes for availability.)
HIST 430(G) - American History Seminar
Intensive reading and discussion seminar that examines a specific era, issue, or theme in United States history. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts. Content varies.
HIST 420(G) - European History Seminar
Intensive reading and discussion seminar that examines a specific era, issue, or theme in European history. Alternate subtitles appear on students’ transcripts. Content varies.
HIST 440(G) - Latin American History Seminar
Intensive reading and discussion seminar that examines a specific era, issue, or theme in Latin American history. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts. Content varies.
HIST 451(G) - Applied Public History Seminar
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 452(G) - Historical Resource Administration and Interpretation
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. 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 505 - Research Writing Seminar
Focuses on the methodologies of historical investigation and writing to produce an article-length piece of work based on original primary source research.
HIST 510 - Introduction to Public History
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 511 - European Readings Seminar
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Examines seminal and recent developments in the writing of European history. Considers broad contours of historiographical change in methodology, subjects, and interpretation rather than historical narrative. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.
HIST 545 - Applied Public History Studies
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 561 - American Reading Seminar
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Examines seminal and recent developments in the writing of American history. Considers broad contours of historiographical change in methodology subjects, and interpretation rather than historical narrative. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.
HIST 590 - Historiography
Seminar in the philosophy and theory of historical practice. Consideration of methods, functions, and schools of historical thought.
HIST 592 - Capstone Readings Course
Intensive reading, analytical writing, and discussion in preparationfor capstone project.
HIST 593 - Public History Capstone Research and Project
Capstone research and project for the Public History concentration.
HIST 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis