Marietta College

Programme overview

The Public History offering at Marietta College is an 18-credit undergraduate minor delivered by the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics, and Religion. It combines classroom study with fieldwork and project-based experience to prepare students to interpret, preserve, and present history for public audiences.

What you'll study

The curriculum trains students in historical research and practical public-facing skills. Core learning outcomes include conducting archival research and oral histories, developing public programming such as museum exhibits, documentaries, and tours, partnering with community organizations and cultural institutions, and applying historical understanding to contemporary issues and policymaking.

Entry requirements

The Public History program is structured as an 18-credit minor within Marietta College's liberal-arts curriculum and is meant to complement majors such as History, Political Science, and Leadership Studies. Specific course-selection and minor-requirement forms are managed through the History, Philosophy, & Religion department and the college's degree-audit process.

Career prospects

Graduates with Public History training may pursue roles across museums, historic preservation, media, education, and public policy, working for cultural institutions, community organizations, or in projects that bring historical perspectives to civic life.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Marietta College provides information on tuition and financial aid; students should consult the college's tuition and financial-aid offices and departmental advisors for funding options and how the minor fits within broader financial-aid packages.