Public History Minor

Public History at the undergraduate level can be an important asset to any Bachelor of Arts degree. History majors and students studying in related disciplines are encouraged to consider the minor, and its emphasis on research skills and public engagement, as a compliment to their primary degree program.

The Public History minor consists of 18 units of credit hours. Students begin their public history work the first semester of their junior year.

Required Coursework

#1 in the Country

UNI Department of History houses one of the oldest undergraduate public history programs in the country.

Hands-on Approach

The minor provides students with interdisciplinary training and a chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Career Focused

Public history courses and internships help train students in research methodologies and public practices, providing opportunities to engage in doing history and preparing for employment.