Public Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Why Major in Public Humanities at 91PORN
Public Humanities makes specialized knowledge accessible to diverse public audiences.
The public humanities major and minor takes an intersectional approach unique for the undergraduate level, to educate students for a life, not just a job. This program engages diverse audiences in dynamic conversations about democracy, art, history, technology, well-being, sustainability, sovereignty, cultural heritage and social change. Students pursuing the Public Humanities prepare for careers in non-profit organizations, social activism, digital content creation, urban design, museums, archives, library science, public arts administration, historic preservation and national park services.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Public Humanities with:
Division
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Type
- Major
- Minor
Number of Credits
44 for major24 for minorFaculty and Staff
Assistant Professor of Communication, Media, and Performance
M.F.A., Indiana University; BA/MA, San Diego State University
Email: rhoey@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-2308
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability
Ph.D., MA, The University of Texas; BA, Simon Fraser University
Email: dbyrnes@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-5347
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Program Contact
Paula Burleigh
Associate Professor of Art History; Program Coordinator, Public Humanities; Affiliated Faculty, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program
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