BA in History with Public History Concentration, Minor in Public History
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Director(s)
Prof. Eric Zuelow
(207) 283-2310
Program Introduction
Established in 2025, the History program offers a BA in History with a concentration in Public History, as well as a minor in Public History.
Degrees Offered
- B.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
- Public History Minor
Program Strengths
- Archival Practices
- Digital Media
- Film/Video
- Historical Archaeology
- Local/Community History
- Museum Studies
- Oral History
Credit Hour Requirements
36
Full-time Program Staff/Faculty
4
Internship Requirements
Internships are arranged in consultation with faculty. The program has close partnerships with multiple organizations in Biddeford and Southern Maine. Internships can be paid or unpaid. Public History-specific fellowships are available through UNE's Shaw Innovation Fellows Program. 3 credit hours of internship are required for the BA in History with concentration in Public History.
Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years
Sandra and Bernard Featherman University Archives
Strawbery Banke Museum
Job Placement Assistance
Our small program works closely with students to find jobs after graduation.
Community & Institutional Connections
Campus Entities
Communications and Media Arts Program
Maine Women Writers Collection
Sandra and Bernard Featherman University Archives
Community Partners
Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center
Biddeford Historical Society
Dyer Library
Maine Historical Society
McArthur Library
Saco Museum