History Major, Concentration in Public History, BA

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a BA in History with a concentration in Public History. Any student graduating with a major in History with a concentration in Public History will be required to earn at least a C in all major courses. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the General Education Curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study.

General Education Curriculum (39-40 Semester Hours)

See General Education Curriculum Requirements

BA Degree Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area - minimum of 6 hours at the 200-level or above)

Major Courses:

(grade of C or better required)

HIS 101 - History of Civilization
HIS 102 - History of Civilization
HIS 109 - History of the United States I
HIS 110 - History of the United States II
HIS 311 - Introduction to Historical Thinking and Research
HIS 312 - Mississippi History
HIS 498 - Special Topics
Introduction to Public History
HIS 463 - Archives Management
HIS 499 - History Capstone
HIS 401 - Internship
Or
HIS 464 - Internship in Archives Management
Select four American or Public History elective courses at the 300 level or above (12 semester hours)

Select two European History elective courses at the 300 level or above (6 semester hours)

Select one Global History elective course at the 300 level or above (3 semester hours)

Total History hours exclusive of core history requirement: (48 Semester Hours)

Interdisciplinary Requirements:

Three courses (9 semester hours) at the 300 level or above taken from the following list (or substitutions approved by the department chair and public history director)

Total Hours Required for a BA in History with a Concentration in Public History: 124 Semester Hours

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