Program Overview
Western Oregon University's Public History Minor prepares students to preserve, interpret, and present history through interdisciplinary learning. Students gain practical experience through partnerships with local organizations and develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills. The minor includes core courses in historical research, public history, and museum studies, along with elective options from various disciplines such as business, computer science, arts, education, and social sciences.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Program Name: Public History Minor
- Institution: Western Oregon University
- Mission: Public History prepares students to interpret, preserve, and collect history for diverse audiences. This interdisciplinary minor provides students the opportunity to work directly with local historical organizations to gain experience working in Public History.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate primary and secondary historical sources.
- Engage multiple historical methodologies and multiple sources to produce well-researched written work.
- Explain historical developments to diverse audiences.
Other:
- Professors: David Doellinger, Patricia Goldsworthy-Bishop, Kimberly Jensen, Elizabeth Swedo (Associate Professor)
- Core Courses:
- ANTH 360 Museum Studies (4 credits)
- HST 301 Introduction to Historical Research (4 credits)
- HST 403 Practicum (1-6 credits)
- HST 410 Introduction to Public History (4 credits)
- Elective Credits (11-14 credits)
- Business Courses: BA 310 Principles of Marketing (3 credits), BA 361 Organizational Behavior (3 credits), BA 362 Business Ethics (3 credits)
- Computer Science: CS 195 Fundamentals of Web Design (4 credits)
- Creative Arts: A 204 Art History: Prehistoric through Late Antiquity (4 credits), A 205 Art History: Middle Ages through Renaissance (4 credits), A 206 Art History: Baroque through Contemporary (4 credits), A 304 History of Modern Art, 1789-1914 (4 credits), A 305 History of Modern Art, 1914-1965 (4 credits), A 306 History of Modern Art, 1965-Present (4 credits)
- Music: MUS 101 Pop Music in America (3 credits), MUS 102 Rock Music: A Social History (3 credits), MUS 103 Jazz History (3 credits), MUS 267 Music in America: 1800-1945 (3 credits), MUS 268 Music in America: 1945-1967 (3 credits), MUS 269 Music in America: 1967-Present (3 credits), MUS 310 Women in Music (3 credits)
- Theatre: TA 381 Theatre History I (4 credits), TA 382 Theatre History II (4 credits), TA 383 Theatre History III (4 credits), TA 386 International Theatre (3 credits)
- Education: ED 200 Foundations of Education (3 credits)
- Natural Science: ES 340 Geospatial Techniques (4 credits), ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I (4 credits)
- Social Science: HST 406 Archival Science (4 credits), HST 408 Oral History (4 credits), PS 350 Introduction to Public Policy (4 credits), PS 351 Introduction to Public Administration (4 credits), SOC 225 Social Problems (4 credits)
- Other course with consent of adviser (3-4 credits)
- Total Credits: 25-28
- Satisfactory Grade Use: Program requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.
Western Oregon University
Overview:
Western Oregon University is Oregon's oldest public university, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It is known for its commitment to student success and its focus on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Academic Programs:
Western Oregon University offers a variety of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students can explore the course catalog and learn about different majors on the university's website.
Other:
The university provides access to resources such as the library, academic calendar, and campus maps. It also offers a portal for students and faculty, as well as a Canvas platform for online learning.
