History, Public History Emphasis, Major
History, Public History Emphasis, Major, B.A.
The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.
To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core. LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work. Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.
Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The degrees are distinguished by second language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOME TIME IN THE FIRST YEAR | ||
| WRIT 114 | Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1) | 5 |
| OR | ||
| Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1) | ||
| 101-level Second Language (LE-S1) | 4 | |
| HIST 124 | World History to 1500 (LE-K3, LE-R2) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| World History Since 1500 (LE-K3, LE-R2) | ||
| LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts | 3 | |
| US History Course (Foundational in Major) - choose from HIST 114, 115, 205, 210 or 240 (LE-K3, LE-R1) | 3 | |
| MATH 104 or MATH 106 (LE-S2) | 4 | |
| 102-level Second Language (LE-S1) | 4 | |
| LE Option: Knowledge 1 (LE-K1L) Natural Sciences with Lab | 4 | |
| TOTAL FIRST YEAR | 30 | |
| SOME TIME IN THE SECOND YEAR | ||
| LE Option: Knowledge 1 (LE-K1) Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences | 3 | |
| LE Option: Non-history Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities | 3 | |
| History-Global (lower division), LE-K3, LE-R2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| History-Diversity (lower division) - choose from HIST 205, 210, 240 (LE-K3, LE-R1-DDIV) | 3 | |
| HIST 288 | Introduction to Research Methods and the Profession (Take before any upper division) | 3 |
| LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Second program course 1 | 3 | |
| LE Option: Integration (LE-I1) | 3 | |
| TOTAL SECOND YEAR | 30 | |
| SOME TIME IN THE THIRD YEAR | ||
| HIST 386 | Introduction to Public History (LE-R3, LE-I1) | 3 |
| History-Global elective (upper or lower division) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Second program course 2 | 3 | |
| Second program course 3 | 3 | |
| History-Diversity (upper division) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Second program course 4 | 3 | |
| Second program course 5 - upper division | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL THIRD YEAR | 30 | |
| SOME TIME IN THE FOURTH YEAR | ||
| History Upper Division | 3 | |
| HIST 498 | Internship | 3 |
| Second Program course 6 - upper division | 3 | |
| Second program course 7 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| HIST 489 | Research Seminar (LE-S3) | 3 |
| Second program course 8 - upper division | 3 | |
| HIST 486 | Seminar in Public History | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL FOURTH YEAR | 30 | |
Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits
Note: All students must complete the Community-Engaged Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see University Graduation Requirements).
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices. The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.
We highly recommend Study Abroad or an Intercultural Immersion program, especially those that are tied to the history department, such as CETS: Central European Travel Seminar (IDIS 340 ) or Public History in Great Britain (HIST 401).
Public History majors pursue student-faculty collaborative research in HIST 489
: Research Seminar
and HIST 486
: Public History Seminar, which always involved interpreting history for a community partner. However, we encourage students to see their faculty advisors about research opportunities available earlier in the program.
All Public History majors are required to complete an internship. Students work with faculty to identify opportunities. Please contact Dr. John Mann mannjw@uwec.edu if you have questions about this process.
Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance
Liberal Education Core (LE Core)
The LE Core comprises 17 learning experiences across 11 learning outcomes. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the LE Core.
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K1 – Natural Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2).
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K2 – Social Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2).
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K3 – Humanities; two experiences.
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K4 – Fine Arts; one experience.
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S1 – Written and Oral Communication; two experiences (one experience must satisfy the University writing requirement).
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S2 – Mathematics; one experience (must satisfy the University math competency requirement).
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S3 – Creativity; one experience (can be fulfilled in a student’s major).
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R1 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity; two experiences (one experience must meet the UW System Design for Diversity (DD) requirement).
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R2 – Global Perspectives; one experience.
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R3 – Civic and Environmental Issues; one experience.
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I1 – Integration; two experiences (one experience can be fulfilled in a student’s major).
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CEL—Community Engaged Learning
Additional LE Core Information
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Most LE Core learning experiences are course based, and many courses meet more than one learning outcome (e.g., K3 and R2 or K1 and R3).
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Some learning experiences can also be met outside of a traditional course (e.g., undergraduate research (S3), study abroad (I1)).
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S1 – An English placement score that fulfills the University writing requirement fulfills one S1 experience.
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S1 – A world language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 102 level satisfies one S1 experience.
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S1, R2 – A world language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 202 level satisfies one experience in S1 and the R2 experience.
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S2 – A math placement score that qualifies the student to enter Math 111, 112, 113 or 114 fulfills the S2 experience.
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S3 – Completion of two credits from any approved music ensemble fulfills the S3 experience.
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I1 – Any semester long study abroad program can fulfill one I1 experience.
The accelerated pathway to a M.A. in History – Liberal Arts and History – Public History provides qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete up to 15 credits of approved accelerated coursework that fulfill both M.A. and B.A./B.S. degree requirements. Students admitted to this accelerated program will work with their academic advisor and the history graduate director to create a personalized accelerated program that conforms to the policies and procedures detailed below.
Eligibility for Admission to the History Accelerated Program (Liberal Arts and Public History)
- Junior standing (minimum of 60 credits completed).
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework.
- 3.0 overall GPA.
- Completion of History 288 with a B+ or better.
- Completed application, including a letter of intent and two recommendations.
Terms of Enrollment in the History Accelerated Program (Liberal Arts and Public History)
- Complete up to 15 accelerated credits. Students are required to work with the history graduate director to select and enroll in accelerated courses.
- Earn a B or better in all accelerated courses.
- Because the accelerated courses taken during this accelerated program also count toward the bachelor’s degree, this credit may not be transferable to graduate programs outside of UWEC.
- Accelerated credits are billed at the graduate level tuition rate.
- Acceptance into the history accelerated program does not guarantee acceptance into the history M.A. program.
- Students may leave the history accelerated program at any time without consequences.
Completion of History Accelerated Program (Liberal Arts and Public History)
- Submit graduate application for history M.A. program prior to completing bachelor’s degree.
- Application of accelerated coursework to the graduate program will be confirmed upon admission into the history M.A. program and completion of the first term in the history M.A. program.