Stevenson University

Public History

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts

SU offers one of the nation's few four-year undergraduate public history majors. This exciting program provides you with the breadth of a traditional history major combined with the opportunity to study and practice the public presentation of history through specialized coursework and internships. Our program is distinctive because of the strong liberal arts context of the degree, which gives graduates a broad perspective on their course of study.

The two primary objectives of the Public History program are:

1. To lay a solid foundation in general historical knowledge and methodology as part of a general, undergraduate, liberal arts education.
   
2. To offer Public History majors the specialized knowledge, skills, and real-world experience in internships and specialized, upper level Public History courses to make a career in Public History a reality.

What makes this program unique?

As a student of Public History, you will not only master a body of knowledge about the past, but you also will gain the ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate historical evidence, to apply historical perspectives to contemporary issues, and to respect diverse cultural traditions and values, all with the goal of conveying historical knowledge to members of the general public.

Faces and Places of Villa Julie College

Susan Smith
Public History

"I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with the history faculty. They are all very knowledgeable and eager to share that insight with students. They are also incredibly supportive of the growing Public History program at SU."

 

• Courses
• Faculty
• Catalog
• Career Architecture & Public History
• Career Choices
• Professional Organizations
• History Links
• Request Information
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences