Public History and Historic Preservation, C.S.C.

CIP Code: 24.0103

NOVA Code: 221-648-03

Offered through LO

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for students seeking a solid foundation in the theories, methods, and skills in the complementary fields of public history and historic preservation.

One Year

1st Semester

HIS 180 - Historical Archaeology (3 CR.)
HIS 181 - Introduction to Historic Preservation (3 CR.)

Total 6 credits

2nd Semester

HIS 183 - Survey of Museum Practice (3 CR.)
Elective (3 CR.)¹

Total 6 credits

3rd Semester

HIS 187 - Interpreting Material Culture (3 CR.)
HIS 190 - Coordinated Internship (3 CR.)

Total 6 credits

Total credits for the Public History and Historic Preservation Career Studies Certificate: 18 credits

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA. First-time-to-college students ages 17-24 must complete an SDV course within their first year at NOVA.

¹Choose elective from the following: GIS 200 , HIS 186 , HIS 188 , HIS 205 , HIS 218 or HIS 281 .