Public History (Area), B.A.

Gain expertise in presenting history to your community

DEGREE:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

4 Years

Course Requirements

What You Can Do with a Public History degree

Pursue various enriching careers working in museums, historic site preservation and the public and private sectors. You will learn in-demand skills like speaking, writing, working with others, thinking critically, and being professional. You can also decide to continue your education in graduate school.

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Archivist
Community Outreach Coordinator
Curator
Cultural Resource Manager
Exhibit Designer
Historical Consultant
Historical Interpreter
Historic Site Administrator
Museum Educator
Preservation Specialist

Desert View High School
GEAR UP
Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
William Howard Taft National Historic Site

What You'll Learn in the Public History Program

Gain in-depth historical knowledge and critical thinking while exploring how to properly and effectively preserve and present history to the public.

What makes Morehead state's program different

The public history area of concentration is the first undergraduate program of its kind offered in Kentucky. This non-teaching degree lets you choose from various courses based on your career goals. You will complete an internship and develop a unique skill set, giving you a competitive edge in the marketplace after graduation. You will also be equipped with the historical knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue post-graduate study in public history.