HIST 455 - History Practicum

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

HISTORY

Description:

This course is available to qualified students as a practicum within the University or in conjunction with an external agency. It prepares students for careers in their field by involving them in professional work under the supervision of a faculty of staff member. This requires regular progress reports and a final paper. Prerequisites: Junior status; 3.0 GPA; consent of an instructor to act as a supervisor; acceptance by an agency if applicable. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Explain the purpose of a museum, archive, or historical research facility. (2) Illustrate how artifact or archival materials can be used to add depth and detail to historical scholarship. (3) Develop practical skills to work in the professional historical world. (4) Evaluate different ways of displaying and promoting history.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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