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Public History Minor

Students who engage in public history training build intercultural awareness and aptitude as community bridge-builders; these are less tangible traits but ones that are crucial to students' future civic life.

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

3
M: MATH 1401

(Recommended) Elementary Statistics

3
I2: XIDS 2002

First-Year Seminar Course

2
I1: FL 1001

Elementary Foreign Language I

3
S1 OR P1

World or US History

3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better
  • Complete HIST 1000/2000 level.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

3
A2: FL 1002

Elementary Foreign Language II

3
S1 OR P1

World or US History

3
T1: Science + Lab 4
S2: Social Science 3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
  • Complete Lab Science.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

 

14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 credit hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
P2: POLS 1101

American Government

3
F: FL 2001

Intermediate Foreign Language I

3
T2: Non-lab Science  3
A1: Humanities 3
F: World OR US History 3

Milestone:

  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
F: FL 2002 OR FORL 2100, 2200, OR 2300

Intermediate Foreign Language II

3
F: HIST 2302

The Historian’s Craft: Methodology

3
F: Social Science 3
T3: STEM Course 3
F: World OR US History 3

Milestones:

  • Complete HIST 2302.
  • Complete Foreign Language Requirement.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
Public History Elective

Not a HIST Course (Certificate Area F)

3
HIST 4401, 4402, 4403, or 4404

Public History Seminar (Certificate Area E)

3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
HIST COURSE

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST COURSE

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST 4400

Introduction to Public History (Certificate Area A)

3
HIST 4101

Professionalism in Public Practice (Certificate Area B

1
Public History Elective

Not a HIST Course (Certificate Area F

3
Elective 3

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
HIST 4486

Public History Internship (Certificate Area C)

3
Elective 3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
HIST 4484

Senior Seminar

3
HIST Course

Any 3000/4000 level HIST course

3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3

Milestone:

  • Complete degree.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Make sure to take your English and Math Courses right away.
  • Try to take the additional History survey classes (1111, 1112, 2111, 2112) if possible.

Middle Years:

  • Make sure to take HIST 2302 in your sophomore year.
  • Take any remaining History survey classes as early as possible.
  • Don’t put off those Foreign Language courses! Finish any remaining core classes.
  • Don’t forget your Minor!
  • Consider adding the embedded Undergraduate Certificate in Public History.

Last Year:

  • Get Ready for HIST 4484! Start thinking of your topic as early as possible, consider expanding on a research paper you have done in a previous class.
  • Consider taking HIST 4101 Professionalism in Public Practice and create a career path for yourself with an updated resume, writing sample, and Linked In profile.

Find Your Place

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Attend UWG Scholars’ Day and consider submitting your own project or paper.
  • Ask your professors about research assistant positions.
  • Join Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society.
  • Check out the UWG Center for Public History’s archives and research assistant opportunities.

Last Year:

  • Consider running for office in student government.
  • Visit an exhibit at an area museum or historical center.
  • Explore research opportunities with a History professor.

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

  • Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
  • Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community. 

Middle Years:

  • Take HIST 4486 Public History Internships for an internship with a museum, historical society, archives, state park, or national park.
  • Consider a summer or part-time job.
  • Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

  • Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest and explore career shadowing opportunities.
  • Ask your professors about attending a professional or academic conference and funding opportunities.
  • Apply to share your research at a conference presentation or poster session.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Year:

  • Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
  • Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
  • Draft your personal statement.
  • Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

  • Request references from professors and supervisors.
  • Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
  • Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
  • Attend an interview workshop.
    Apply for graduate programs.

Careers

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Career Opportunities

This degree can help you get work as the following:

  • Historian
  • History Professor
  • History Teacher
  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Museum Archivist
  • Park Ranger
  • Reporter or Journalist
  • Researcher
  • Writer or Editor

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