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Public History
History at work! Discover dynamic ways to present history to the world — alongside marketable skills. When you add this certificate to your bachelor’s degree, you’ll get an introduction to the theory, methods and practices used by professional historians working outside academia in historical research, preservation and educational programming, such as museums, historic sites, archives and galleries. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the ways history is produced for and understood by public audiences in a wide range of venues, including public school classrooms, audiovisual documentaries, podcasts, popular history writing and historical sites.
Skills you'll earn
- Comprehend detailed scientific material
- Perform lab and field work
- Gather data, formulate hypotheses, test predictions and interpret results
- Write scientific reports and research articles
- Understand how the application of the scientific method to biological studies allows valuable insights into the workings of the natural world, which lead to a better understanding of major ecological, environmental, and health-related processes.
Career opportunities
As a Public History graduate, you are well-equipped to become a leader and changemaker. You can choose to pursue grad studies or obtain additional qualifications. Here are a few examples of possible career paths:
- Public policy
- Museum work
- Library and archives
- Law
- Information technology
- Broadcasting, electronic journalism, film
- Public service
- Teaching
- Publishing, print journalism, and communication
Visit the Career Centre(Opens in a new tab) for more career options in Public History.
Hands-on experiences
Apply the concepts and theories you’re studying to real world challenges. Engage in guided practical experiences in the classroom, workplace, community and abroad. These are some opportunities for Public History students.
- Join the Glendon Historical Society to connect with likeminded historians and attend events
- Do a work placement with a heritage or cultural institution
- Contribute to a community heritage project
- Attend a guest lecture on campus
Admission Requirements
The certificate is open to all students in good standing who are currently undertaking an undergraduate program at Glendon College or York University. Students beginning this certificate must have completed 54 credits (or the equivalent) of university education.
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