Program(s) Available: Minor
If you are interested in historic preservation, cultural resource management, museums, libraries or archives, a minor in public history and museum studies may be for you!
A minor in public history and museum studies exposes students to photo editing software, historic preservation and the national registry, oral history transcription, exhibit design, and collection policies. With this minor, students are prepared for entry-level work in these fields and receive a strong theoretical grounding in public history and museum studies concepts, along with hands-on experience, that prepares them well for graduate school.
Not sure which major to pair with this minor? Majors in history, political science, public administration, business management, art and music are just a few of the possibilities. To learn more, view our Academic Catalog.
Dr. Elyssa Ford
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660.562.1213
ebford@dan48.com
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Vanessa Purcell
Watch senior history major Vanessa Purcell discuss historic preservation
A central tenant of the minor in public history and museum studies is combining a theoretical grounding in the various fields under public history and museum studies with real-world, profession-based learning. Students in this program complete hands-on projects in class but they also work closely with community partners to undertake professional projects that are made available to the public.