Applied History, Certificate
The job market in public history and historical tourism is growing rapidly. This is most easily seen in the emergence of specialized museums and living history centers, but also as a growing component of governmental services, including the national parks service and census bureau, local and state public space development and, most recently, through interactive web and app development. These occupations demand individuals who have an understanding of how to develop and apply historical knowledge and data in new and innovative ways. This certificate is specifically designed to provide students a foundation in the interaction between history and public consumption that will improve opportunities for employment.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Aaron Cowan
To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Certificate GPA: 2.0 or higher
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Public History | ||
| Required Course: | 3 | |
| Public History | ||
| Applied History One | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Digital History | ||
| Americans and the Environment | ||
| History Internship | ||
| Applied History Two | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| African American History to 1876 | ||
| African American History Since 1876 | ||
| Native American History | ||
| The American City | ||
| The American Civil War | ||
| History of Jews | ||
| The American West | ||
| Americans and the Environment | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Historical Competency
Students must demonstrate historical competency through successfully completing 6 credits prior to declaring the Letter of Completion in Applied History:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient World to the Age of Global Encounters | ||
| Early Modern to Contemporary World | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Colonial US to the Civil War Era | ||
| US Civil War Era to Present | ||
or the equivalent as determined by the History Department | ||
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED HISTORY (5AHS)
Revised 06.29.2022