Public and Digital History Minor

The minor in Public and Digital History provides students with a specialized course of study designed to prepare them for a wide array of careers that involve, either directly or indirectly, the presentation and communication of historical knowledge. The sequence of required courses will furnish students with a fundamental understanding of historical inquiry, an enhanced capacity for critical thinking, competency in research and writing, and proficiency in web design and other technical skills.  The minor prepares individuals for employment in public history broadly defined -including, but not limited to, historical societies, museums, historical preservation agencies, and other cultural institutions engaged in educational activities. The applied training provided by this program is useful for individuals seeking employment in the New York metropolitan area's vibrant media and culture industries.

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Program Requirements

Required Courses
HIST 100Writing History3
HIST 261Public History3
HIST 270Digital History3
HIST 461Capstone in Public History3
Complete two courses from the following:6
HIST 443
Internship in History
HIST 463
Historical Archives and Special Collections
HIST 464
Historic Preservation
HIST 465
Museum Exhibits and Management
HIST 466
Historical Geographic Information Systems and Mapping
Total Credits18

Recommended Roadmap to Minor Completion

This recommended roadmap is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their minor requirements within one to two years.  This plan is a recommendation only and students are encouraged to consult with their advisor.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HIST 1003HIST 270 or 2613
HIST 261 or 2703 
 6 3
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Minor Elective3HIST 4613
Minor Elective3 
 6 3
Total Credits 18