The Certificate in Public History
The Certificate in Public History program prepares students for non-teaching careers as historians outside the academy. Emphasis is placed on gaining skills and knowledge necessary for public and private sector employment in the fields of historic preservation, historic site assessment, archival management, and cultural resources management.
Course Requirements for the Certificate: 30 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this certificate.
8 courses required:
1 course selected from:
Class # | Class | Units | Semesters Offered |
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HIST 442 | The Westward Movement | 3.0 | FA |
HIST 445 | History of California | 3.0 | FS |
1 course selected from:
An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for the entire program.