Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate is intended for students who wish to prepare for career opportunities in museums, historic homes, libraries, archives, state and national parks, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies. The program is interdisciplinary, as students have the opportunity to take courses in such fields as anthropology, geography, history, journalism, and marketing.
Course Information
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
- HST 537- Introduction to Public History
- HST 640- Archives & Special Collections
- HST 680- Public History Internship
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Select at least two of the following:
- HST 524- US Science & Technology
- HST 538- Stuff & Things in History
- HST 635- Oral/Local History Seminar
Select one of the following:
- HST 524- US Science & Technology
- HST 538- Stuff and Things in History
- HST 635- Oral/Local History Seminar
- ANT 567- Culture through Ethnography
- GEO 506- Population Geography
- JMC 575- Documentary Journalism
- MKT 511- Marketing & Management
- SOC 615- Applied Demography
Total Credit Hours: 18
Certain Special Topics in the Graduate Humanities program may also be used. Students should check with the certificate administrator when selecting their courses.
Program Information