Jul 04, 2025

2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History and a Concentration in Public History

Location(s): On Campus

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Program Overview

The concentration in public history prepares students to practice and apply history beyond the classroom walls. The theory and methodology of public history builds on the core competencies of the discipline of history, with additional skills and perspectives useful in public history practice. The concentration focuses on preparing graduates to engage in collaborative work with community members, museum professionals, stakeholders, and professional colleagues. Coursework and the culminating capstone internship experience will prepare students to engage in the public history debates about a role for shared authority and the proper place for the professionalization of local history. A particular focus will be on museum studies, which plays an important role in the work of public historians. Students may also choose from a variety of concentration electives allowing them to gain skills in public communication, management and finance, or related subject matter expertise.

augusta.edu/pamplin/hist-anth-phil/history

Program Contact

Ruth McClelland-Nugent, PhD
706-737-1709
hap@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study and Major Concentration courses.

Program Information

Program Length: 4 Years
Academic Focus Area: Social Sciences [SOSC]
CIP Code: 54.0101
Program Code: 1BA-HISTORY

Degree Requirements

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours

History Courses: 6 Hours

Select two of the following:

Foreign Language Sequence: 6 Hours

Select a two-course language sequence from one of the following:

Chinese Sequence

French Sequence

German Sequence

Spanish Sequence

Electives: 6 Hours

Select two of the following. A grade of C or better is required in these courses.

Foundation Courses

These courses are required if not already taken as part of the Core IMPACTS requirements. A grade of C or better is required in these courses.

Major Courses: 34 Hours

A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

Major Electives: 18 Hours

Select 18 hours from the following:

HIST 3020 - HIST 4999

Concentration Courses: 9 Hours

Select three of the following:

Free Electives: 20 Hours

Select from any non-WELL courses.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Students who begin at or transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

WELL 1000 - Wellness (2 Credit Hours)
WELL XXXX - Activity Course (1 Credit Hour)
WELL XXXX - Activity Course (1 Credit Hour)

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