Public History co-ops allow students to experience history in the public realm. Given the breadth of public history, from museum work to urban planning, from journalistic exposes to internal institutional studies, the possibilities to express history are limitless. Once the area of interest is identified, terms of an internship are agreed upon. Participation in a bi-weekly seminar in the history department is required, as is the writing of a reflective essay. Applied History and courses in Iowa history are strongly recommended.
Credit is given on a graded basis.
Major Elective credit can be received if pre-requisites are taken. Other terms of credit may be negotiated. Students are generally awarded 3 credit hours. The designated faculty co-op supervisor for this department is Dr. Will McLean. The designated faculty co-op supervisor for this department is Dr. Al Gilgen.