Public History (Minor)
The public history minor is an innovative, interdisciplinary program providing the kinds of skills and information associated with careers in museums, historical societies, national parks, corporate archives, and heritage tourism industries. Capitalizing upon Marymount’s proximity to some of the nation’s premiere cultural and historical institutions, it combines hands-on experience with traditional coursework.
Minor Requirements
Fifteen (15) credits total
Required: three (3) credits
| HI 295 | Introduction to Public History | 3 |
HI 295 may be taken at any time. It is not a prerequisite for the rest of the program.
Six (6) credits (two courses), choosing from among the following:
| HI 307 | Museum Studies | 3 |
| HI 325H | Topics in American History: The Old West in American Memory * | 3 |
| HI 330 | The United States: Civil War and Reconstruction | 3 |
Six (6) credits, choosing among the following:
| CMD 102 | Visual Communications and Design | 3 |
| CMD 308 | Web and Social Media Design | 3 |
| FA 201 | Introduction to Art History: Ancient to Medieval * | 3 |
| FA 202 | Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern * | 3 |
| FA 410 | Topics in Art History * | 3 |
| ID 453 | Modern Design and Architecture | 3 |
| ID 454 | Historic Preservation * | 3 |
| IT 125 | Web Development | 3 |
To ensure adequate contextual grounding, it is recommended that non-history majors should have taken at least two of the following survey courses:
HI 103,
HI 104,
HI 110, or
HI 111.
Working in consultation with the history faculty, students may also take relevant courses through the consortium and may arrange internships at public history agencies.
Public History Minors are encouraged to gear their internship towards public history when compatible with their major.