Requirements for the Certificate in Public History
This certificate prepares students for careers in historic preservation, historical tourism, archival management, object collections management, museum studies, exhibit design, and other related public history fields. To enroll in the Public History Certificate program, students must meet admission requirements for non-degree seeking students in the Valdosta State University Graduate School.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12 | |
| HIST 6215 | Introduction to Public History | 3 |
| HIST 6216 | Principles of Public History | 3 |
| HIST 6810 | Internship in History | 3-9 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History Content for Teaching World History Surveys | ||
| History Content for Teaching U. S. History Surveys | ||
| Seminar in Historiography | ||
| Guided Electives | 6 | |
(may include up to two 3-hour graduate courses outside of HIST in areas such as MLIS, PADM, or GEOG) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
