Honours Program in History, Public History Option
Last Updated: December 3, 2021
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8
Director(s)
Gavin Taylor
[email protected]
514-848-2424 x.2435
Program Introduction
Established in 2006, the Public History Honours Option at Concordia University admits ten to fifteen students each year. The program offers wide ranging training in the theory and practice of public history, with a particular emphasis on oral history, digital history, commemoration, and the study of genocide. Internships with outside organizations are an integral part of the program.
Degrees Offered
- B.A. in History
- B.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
- M.A. in History
- Ph.D. in History
Program Strengths
- Digital Media
- Local/Community History
- Museum Studies
- Oral History
- Public Policy
Credit Hour Requirements
60
How Many Students are Admitted Annually
BA10-15
Deadline To Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Internship Requirements
Required. Internships are arranged by the Public History Chair.
Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years
• Centre d’histoire de Montreal
• Park Extension History Society
• Dorval Historical Society
• Lachine Canal (Parks Canada)
• Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies