Public History is usually defined as history beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. Public Historians work as preservationists, in archives and research libraries, and as museum professionals. They may be curators, museum educators, exhibit producers, oral historians, and even community activists. The CUGS in Public History will interest students who hope to work in historical, natural history, or anthropological museums, historical societies, federal, state and local government, archival management, etc. The Certificate requires 15 semester hours of courses related to public history, including three core courses and two electives. The required Internship in History course, Field Service in History, allows students to explore opportunities that speak to them whether it be archives, curation, digital content, or historic site management.

Program Guide 

Contact

Dr. William Carrigan
History Department
carrigan@rowan.edu 

Dr. Jane Hill
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
hillj@rowan.edu