BA History, Public History Concentration, University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

36 Months

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About this course

If you’re passionate about history and love sharing stories of the past, this program is designed for you. It prepares students for careers in museums, historical sites, parks, archives, and consulting firms, focusing on establishing and operating archives and records management systems for private businesses, state agencies, or universities. The program combines a solid foundation in historical study with specialized courses in public history, including museum studies, historical methods, and internships, so you can gain practical experience while studying. The curriculum is designed to help students develop skills in researching, preserving, and presenting history to the public, making it ideal if you want to turn your passion for history into a meaningful career.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program is highly suited for students interested in hands-on work with historical artifacts, archives, and public history projects. It provides specialized courses like Introduction to Public History, Museology, and an internship, which are essential for practical experience. With flexible elective options including archival research, book history, and history of significant themes like memory and national identity, students can customize their learning to align with particular interests and career ambitions in archives, museums, and historical consulting.

Specialisation

Students can declare a Public History Concentration alongside the broader History B.A. program. This concentration requires a minimum of 18 hours of specialized coursework in public history topics such as museum studies, archival research, and related subjects. The coursework allows students to tailor their studies to individual career goals within the public history field.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

17.96L

Living cost

Degree requirements

To earn the B.A. in History with a Public History Concentration, students must complete at least 36 credit hours of History courses with a grade of C or better. This includes 18 hours specifically for the Public History Concentration, such as HIST 2050, HIST 2700, and HIST 3020, along with an internship and elective courses. Additionally, students must fulfill the university’s core and College of Arts and Sciences requirements, including language study—either three semesters of a single foreign language or equivalent credits—and specific courses in communication, natural sciences, human culture, and diversity topics.

English language test

DUOLINGO

100

IELTS

TOEFL

PTE

Career prospects

This program prepares students for careers in museums, historical sites, archives, and parks. It also opens doors to roles in historical consulting firms and establishing or managing archives and records systems for private businesses, state agencies, or universities. The practical and specialized coursework prepares students for roles involving research, curation, preservation, public education, and heritage management, making it a solid foundation for a meaningful career in various public history fields.

FAQs

What are the main courses included in the Public History Concentration?

The main courses include Introduction to Public History, Introduction to Museology, and Historical Methods, along with elective courses like Archival Research Methods, Book History, and courses on memory, politics, and Europe.

What are the internship options in this program?

Students can take the HIST 4400 - Internship course, with approval from their advisor for a second internship, providing practical experience in public history institutions.