Public History

It is because of Public History that Longwood's Colonnades and beloved Rotunda are able to be renovated and restored. Public History incorporates archival administration, museum work, historical editing, archeology, historic preservation, national park service work, and art history among others, to provide majors with knowledge to discover various fields of interest. Through the application and practice of history and its various aspects, Longwood's Public History majors have many opportunities for job placement post-graduation. Knowledge of the past enables individuals to develop pride and appreciation for the accomplishments of others. Public History majors use their knowledge of past political, social, and economical problems to present to the public and preserve history for the future.

Thomas Jefferson- "History, by appraising. ..[the students] of the past, will enable them to judge of the future.

Career Fields associated with Public History Majors:

Anthropologist	Freelance Writer	Paralegal Assistant
Archaeologist	Genealogist	Peace Corps Worker
Architectural Historian	Gerontologist	Political Scientist
Archivist	Historian	Psychologist
Biographer	Journalist	Research Assistant
Public Administrator	Judge	Research Library Assistant
Curator	Lawyer	Sociologist
Economist	Lecturer	Technical Writer
Educator	Librarian	Urban Administrator
FBI/CIA agent	Market Research Analyst	Writer
Foreign News Correspondent	Newspaper Reporter	Foreign Service Officer

Related Skills:

Ability to identify and evaluate records of past events, ideas, and facts accurately
Intellectual capacity to perform well in most undergraduate and graduate curriculums
Proficiency in reading comprehension, writing, and speaking
Proficiency for accurate details
Ability to make keen observations, solve problems, and make appropriate decisions
Ability to conduct and clearly explain scientific research
Ability to collect and/or organize important historical data
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Ability to relate history to the public in various fields

Personal attributes associated with Public History:

Appreciation for past events
Independence
Intellectual Growth
Recognition
Analytical Mind
Strong interest in reading and writing
Continuous desire to study and research the past
Objectivity
Curiosity
Resourcefulness
Reflective nature
Integrity

Related Links:

Get current information including job descriptions, job outlook, and salary information using the following link: http://www.longwood.edu/career/Academic_Advising/Exploration.htm
Explore the Public History Career Field: http://www.longwood.edu/career/GovernmentLaw.htm ,or http://www.longwood.edu/career/HSSites.htm , or http://www.longwood.edu/career/Arts_Sites.htm

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