Cert Public History (2014 2015) Program Information Point of Contact Nathaniel DeBruin (debruin@marshall.edu) Support for University and College Missions Marshall University is a multi campus public university providing innovative undergraduate and graduate education that contributes to the development of society and the individual. The University actively facilitates learning through the preservation, discovery, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge. University Mission Programs must state their Program Mission and specify how this mission supports both the University's Mission as well as any Mission that the College the Program is housed under happens to have. College Mission The College of Liberal Arts is committed to excellence in higher education. We have the responsibility to preserve, transmit, interpret, and create knowledge in an environment of free inquiry and expression. We will provide instruction that forms the core of the undergraduate curriculum for all Marshall University students so they may think critically and imaginatively, communicate effectively, and understand various dimensions of human experience. Within the disciplines of the college we will provide specialized instruction for undergraduate and graduate students, enabling them to develop the intellectual and moral abilities to live autonomous, sensitive, productive lives. We will be active scholars who contribute to the wider academic community. We will continue to use our expertise in the service of others. Program Mission The Public History Certificate Program advances the mission of Marshall University by providing an innovative and well rounded course of studies that promotes the discovery, preservation, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge about the past and its connections to the present. The Program focuses on the physical preservation and organization of textual and non textual (images, audio formats, art) records, affixing a historical value to said records, and providing access to the records to the public in meaningful ways. Support for College Mission The Department of History advances the mission of Marshall University by providing an innovative and well rounded course of studies that promotes the discovery, preservation, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge about the past and its connections to the present. The Department serves students by providing advising, instruction, and mentorship. Through their study of history, majors and non majors alike gain skills, experience, and wisdom that foster informed citizenship, intellectual curiosity, and occupational achievement. History courses at all levels emphasize skills that are essential for success in a constantly changing world, including the ability to conduct research, analyze evidence, and express well reasoned and persuasive conclusions orally and in writing. The study of history also enhances students
knowledge about the past, understanding of the present, and appreciation for the wide range of human experiences and perspectives. The goals of the Department of History resonate with the mission of the university in several areas. The department s faculty members are proven innovative scholars and multiple award winning teachers, undergirding the mission to provide innovative undergraduate and graduate education. The goals and objectives of history as a discipline and of the department are aimed explicitly at the discovery, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge, and to help students navigate through a rapidly changing society. Our faculty members are active scholars, publishing books and articles at the forefront of their fields and presenting scholarly work at national and international conferences, echoing the mission to remain current in their fields of expertise and to contribute to the body of knowledge through completion of scholarly and creative activities. We regularly review, both formally and informally, the department s curriculum to better meet changing demands of our students and the larger world. Course evaluations from students regularly comment on the high quality of instruction and the effective use of both traditional and progressive teaching methods. The department s strong presence in fulfilling Marshall University and College of Liberal Arts General Education requirements contributes to the fundamental education of not only our majors, but to a majority of students at the university. The department s offerings are important to many other programs at the University; education students in particular are heavy consumers of our courses. By requiring future teachers to complete rigorous courses in History, we help to ensure future generations of students will be exposed to the critical thinking, analytical, and communicative skills which are central to history as a discipline. Support for University Mission The Department of History advances the mission of Marshall University by providing an innovative and well rounded course of studies that promotes the discovery, preservation, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge about the past and its connections to the present. The Department serves students by providing advising, instruction, and mentorship. Through their study of history, majors and non majors alike gain skills, experience, and wisdom that foster informed citizenship, intellectual curiosity, and occupational achievement. History courses at all levels emphasize skills that are essential for success in a constantly changing world, including the ability to conduct research, analyze evidence, and express well reasoned and persuasive conclusions orally and in writing. The study of history also enhances students knowledge about the past, understanding of the present, and appreciation for the wide range of human experiences and perspectives. The goals of the Department of History resonate with the mission of the university in several areas. The department s faculty members are proven innovative scholars and multiple award winning teachers, undergirding the mission to provide innovative undergraduate and graduate education. The goals and objectives of history as a discipline and of the department are aimed explicitly at the discovery, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge, and to help students navigate through a rapidly changing society. Our faculty members are active scholars, publishing books and articles at the forefront of their fields and presenting scholarly work at national and international conferences, echoing the mission to remain current in their fields of expertise and to contribute to the body of knowledge through completion of scholarly and creative activities. We regularly review, both formally and informally, the department s curriculum to better meet changing demands of our students and the larger world. Course evaluations from students regularly comment on the high quality of instruction and the effective use of both traditional and progressive teaching methods. The department s strong presence in fulfilling Marshall University and College of Liberal Arts General Education requirements contributes to the fundamental education of not only our majors, but to a majority of students at the university. The department s offerings are important to many other programs at the University; education students in particular are heavy consumers of our courses. By requiring future teachers to complete rigorous courses in History, we help to ensure future generations of students will be exposed to the critical thinking, analytical, and communicative skills which are central to history as a discipline.
Learning Outcomes Student will master the basics of archival theory and practice including; the principles of arrangement and description of collections, the use of archival repositories for the promotion and dissemination of historical knowledge to the public, and the use of archival collections as research sources for primary source materials. Assessment Point 1 Embedded Assessment Expected Benchmark Level HST640 Seminar in Archives and Special Collections Summaries of daily readings and in class discussion. Capstone Assessment Point 2 Embedded Assessment Expected Benchmark Level HST640 Seminar in Archives and Special Collections Final Presentation of processed collection with finding aid. Advanced Students will master the basic theories, ideas, and approaches to the application of historical theory and methods to projects presented to non student, public audiences with an emphasis on local and economic topics. Assessment Point 1 Embedded Assessment Expected Benchmark Level HST537 Introduction to Public History Final Project Evaluation Capstone Assessment Point 2 Embedded Assessment Expected Benchmark Level Oral Comprehensive Examination Place Public History in the overall context of historical study and research. Advanced
Rubrics Student will master the basics of archival theory and practice including; the principles of arrangement and description of collections, the use of archival repositories for the promotion and dissemination of historical knowledge to the public, and the use of archival collections as research sources for primary source materials. Trait Introductory Milestone Capstone Advanced Increase awareness of the wide variety of formats and types of materials found in archival and manuscript repositories and how to interpret these resources in the context of public history. Master the basic skills of preserving textual and photographic material in both traditional and digital forms.
Students will master the basic theories, ideas, and approaches to the application of historical theory and methods to projects presented to non student, public audiences with an emphasis on local and economic topics. Trait Introductory Milestone Capstone Advanced Ability to emphasize the use of non traditional evidence and presentation formats and reframing questions, and in so doing, create a distinctive historical practice focused on the general public Understand the different modalities of public history as practiced by libraries, archival repositories, and museums.