College Catalog Programs of Study 2016-2017

PUBLIC HISTORY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Career Studies Certificate

Offered through LO

CIP Code: 24.0103

 

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons seeking to develop research, analytical, and field skills in historic preservation, archaeology, and museum studies sufficient for the student to continue or to participate in local community-based projects.
One Year Credits
1st Semester
HIS 180 Historical Archaeology 3
HIS 181 Introduction to Historic Preservation 3
Total   6
2nd Semester
1___ Elective 3
HIS 183 Survey of Museum Practice 3
Total   6
3rd Semester
HIS 187 Interpreting Material Culture 3
HIS 190 Coordinator Internship 3
Total   6

Total credits for the Public History and Historic Preservation Career Studies Certificate=18

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA.

1 Choose elective from the following; GIS 200, HIS 186, HIS 188, HIS 205, HIS 218 or HIS 281.