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Public History Area – Bachelor of Arts

Program Competencies

Goal 1: Historical Knowledge. Students will demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in both American and World History.

Goal 2: Critical Thinking. Students will demonstrate the critical thinking abilities necessary for professionals in the field.

Goal 3. Written and Oral Communication. Students will exhibit proficient oral and written communication skills.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses(See GNED Course Listings)

31
Total Credit Hours:31

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).

Area Requirements

Public History Core Requirements

HST 260American History to 1865

3
HST 261American History since 1865

3
HST 270World History to 1500

3
HST 271World History Since 1500

3
HST 300Practicing History

3
HST 310Introduction to Public History

3
HST 380Junior Seminar

3
HST 392Internship

3
HST 499CSenior Seminar in History

3
Total Credit Hours:27

Chronological History Electives

Choose six hours (two courses) from the following:

HST 301-328Chronological History

6
Total Credit Hours:6

Thematic History Electives

Choose six hours (two courses) from the following:

HST 340-375Thematic History

6
Total Credit Hours:6

Public History Electives

Choose 12 hours from the following approved electives. No more than six hours can be in the same prefix.

ART 201Arts Entrepreneurship

3
ART 361Ancient Art

3
ART 362Medieval Art

3
ART 363Renaissance Art

3
ART 364Mannerist and Baroque Art

3
ART 46118th and 19th Century European and U.S. Art

3
ART 46220th Century Art

3
ART 468Appalachian Arts

3
CIS 320Web Technologies and Design

3
CIS 311Management Information Systems

3
COMS 300Strategic Organizational Leadership

3
COMS 350Communication, Culture and Diversity

3
COMS 382Public Relations Principles

3
ECC 101Introduction to Construction Engineering

3
ENG 390Professional Writing

3
GEO 349Mapping Social Life

3
LGS 332Property Law

3
LGS 335Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code

3
MNGT 201Principles of Management

3
MNGT 310Small Business Organization

3
MKT 204Principles of Marketing

3
MKT 340Digital Marketing

3
MKT 354Consumer Behavior

3
MPJ 240Elements of Studio Production I

3
MPJ 462Media Criticism

3
MPJ 492Media Law and Ethics

3
MUSW 310Music Business

2
PHIL 308Philosophy of the Arts

3
PSY 300Human Factors in Design

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Notes: MPJ 240 (must take corresponding lab). MKT 204: Prerequisite for 300-level Marketing

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

variable

Total Credit Hours: 120