Public History and Museum Studies
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Program Contact
Ian Delahanty, PhD |
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Curriculum and Delivery
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History is something often experienced as a consumer through traveling, visiting museums, watching movies, and observing the media. But, what happens when you become the producer of history? The History minor at Springfield College will allow you to play a substantial role in determining how the past is remembered and understood utilizing a hands-on approach to sharing historical facts and stories.
In this minor, you’ll create content for a museum exhibit, learn how to evaluate the reliability of evidence, and assess historical literacy through investigating the use of history in architecture, films, museums, monuments, and politics.
Through this minor, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to work in the private and nonprofit sectors, including fields such as heritage tourism, historic preservation, and government, as well as in museums, libraries, archives, and even for the National Park Service.
Historical content learned and experienced first-hand will provide a unique skillset for graduates, complementing many majors, including, History, English, Business Management, Sport Management and Recreation Industries and Therapeutic Recreation.
