History Major/Minor with an Emphasis in Public and Policy History
Last Updated: February 16, 2022
Department of History, UW-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
Director(s)
James Longhurst
[email protected]
608-785-8344
Program Introduction
The UW-La Crosse History Major/Minor with an Emphasis in Public and Policy History was established in May, 2013, and replaces a minor in Public History that was created in 1986. It is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate program. As a new program there are no enrollment or graduation numbers.
Degrees Offered
- B.A. in History
Program Strengths
- Digital Media
- Material Culture
- Museum Studies
- Oral History
- Public Policy
Credit Hour Requirements
40 for the major
How Many Students are Admitted Annually
BATBD
Financial Aid Available
Scholarships
Deadline To Apply
No application
Internship Requirements
Not required. However, internships are highly recommended and arranged to suit individual career goals. Credits vary according to the hours employed as an intern. Internship credits count towards the degree. Internships may be paid or unpaid.
Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years
• Wisconsin Historical Society
• Smithsonian Institution
• Holocaust Museum
• Apostle Islands National Seashore
• Milwaukee Public Museum
• Chippewa Valley Museum
Job Placement Assistance
Individual counseling and assistance.
Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years
• Wisconsin Veterans’ Museum
• Milwaukee County Historical Society
• La Crosse County Historical Society