The 18-credit minor in Public and Digital History provides you with a specialized course of study designed to prepare you for a wide array of careers that involve, either directly or indirectly, the presentation and communication of historical knowledge.
The curriculum will furnish you with a fundamental understanding of historical inquiry, an enhanced capacity for critical thinking, competency in research and writing, and proficiency in web design and other technical skills. Take courses in Digital History, Writing History, Oral History, and Historical Archives and Special Collections.
The minor prepares you for employment in public history broadly defined, including, but not limited to, historical societies, museums, historical preservation agencies and other cultural institutions engaged in educational activities. The applied training provided by this program is especially useful for individuals seeking employment in the New York metropolitan area’s vibrant media and culture industries.
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The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.
- msuadm@montclair.edu
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The History Department faculty are actively engaged in research and teaching offers a wide range of study on Africa, East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Central America, and South America. Our students are committed to learning historical content and research and writing skills that prepare them for careers in the public and private sector as well as graduate school.
- history@montclair.edu
- 973-655-7031
- Dickson Hall 170