As a student in our department you can earn a Bachelors of Science in History with an Emphasis in Public History. Public History is essential to introducing most people to the past. It's the front line and face of our discipline. Graduates who are trained in public history manage museums, curate exhibits, design digital histories and documentaries, and conduct archival research. Their work is essential because they introduce people to the past in exciting and engaging ways that are relevant to the public.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
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Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| HIST 201 | The Historian's Craft | 3 |
| HIST 499 | Senior Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| Choose 6 hours from the following HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 111 or HIST 111R, HIST 112 or HIST 112R, HIST 121, HIST 122 |
6 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| HIST 380 | Introduction to Public History | 3 |
| HIST 385 | Oral and Local History OR HIST 386 Memory and Memorialization |
3 |
Content Electives (select two) HIST 385 or HIST 386 (if not taken to fulfill emphasis requirements), HIST 387, HIST 407*, HIST 408*, HIST 409*, HIST 442, HIST 491 *no more than 3 hours |
6 | |
Collaboration and Communication (select one) ENGL 373, MEDA 200, MEDA 341, POLS 217, SOCI 315, SPCH 101, WRIT 275 |
3 | |
Technology (select one) ART 204, CIS 102, JOUR 203, MEDA 204, MEDA 219, MEDA 301, MEDA 311, MEDA 351, MEDA 370 |
3 | |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES | CREDIT HOURS |
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| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| HIST 300-level or higher | 3 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 42 |
| Additional Electives | 43 |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 |