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Dear Colleagues:
I find myself this year to be the acting director of Appalachian
State University's Public History Program. This program, which has been
around since about 1980, has offered a Master's degree in Public
History, as well as an undergraduate focus, also in Public History.
According to the most recent brochure, "The Public History/CRM [Cultural
Resources Management] Professional Masters Degree Program at Appalachian
State University prepares students for employment in the growing fields
of Cultural Resource Management and Historic Preservation. The ASU
Public History Program also offers traditional museum management,
interpretation and education courses at the graduate level." Coursework
includes the following - the importance of the museum component will be
obvious:
Archives Cultural Resource
Management
History of US Architecture Historical Documentation:
HABS, HAER, NRHP
Introduction to Public History/CRM Material Culture
Museum Interpretation Museum Education
Museum Management Oral History Methods
Public History Methods Practicum
We are talking about possibly doing a bit of retooling with this program
so here are my questions:
1. Of the offerings above, which seem the most beneficial?
2. What skills do you feel are needed in your work that are not being
taught in the courses above?
3. Which of your skills do you consider most important for the
accomplishment of your work?
4. In your own training, what things were most important for you and
what was a waste of your energy?
Thanks for any assistance with this. Naturally, I am interested in
any and all comments on this program as described above, as well as any
suggested changes or revisions.
Sincerely,
Chuck Watkins
Appalachian State University
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