Public History minor
WOU’s Public History minor is an interdisciplinary program, meaning that students take classes from a variety of departments to build the skills needed for this growing field. Students who choose this minor will build their knowledge of researching, interpreting and presenting history to a broad and diverse audience. Practical internships will be available so that students can get real-world experience before graduation.
credits required for the Public History minor
%
of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
%
of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Highlights of the program
- Get the skills needed to work in archives, museums, heritage societies, corporations, non-profit organizations and government entities
- Gain expertise in the technology used in classrooms, archives, museums and other heritage institutions
- Apply experience in research, exhibition production, writing and archiving to many majors on campus
Meet your professors
DAVID DOELLINGER
Professor, History
503-838-8254 | doellind@wou.edu | BELL 212
PATRICIA GOLDSWORTHY-BISHOP
Associate Professor, History
503-838-8464 | goldswop@wou.edu | BELL 218
SUSAN IRWIN
NTT Assistant Professor, History
irwins@wou.edu
KIMBERLY JENSEN
Professor, History
503-838-8318 | jenseki@wou.edu | BELL 208
RICARDO PELEGRIN TABOADA
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, History
503-838-8294 | pelegrintaboadar@wou.edu | BELL 222
DONNA SINCLAIR
NTT Assistant Professor, History
503-838-8372 | sinclaird@wou.edu | BEL 214
ELIZABETH SWEDO
Department Head, Associate Professor, History
503-838-9208 | swedoe@wou.edu | BELL 207
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