Internships, Theses and Placements
Internships
The internship program is an important feature of the Public History curriculum at the University of Houston. Through supervised internships, usually conducted over a period of one semester, students learn practical uses of history outside of the university. Internships can be paid or unpaid, depending on need and client requirements.
At the beginning of the semester in which a student begins his/her internship, the student:
- submits a written description of the proposed internship activities
- insures that the internship supervisor submits the "Internship Approval Form”
- submits a schedule of working hours.
At the end of the internship, the student will submit the "Final Evaluation Form: Intern" and the internship supervisor will submit the "Final Evaluation Form: Supervisor." The student also will meet with the director of CPH, to discuss completion of the internship. View a list of selected internships »
- Historical Research Associates, Inc.
- Urban Forestry/City of Houston Parks Department
- Houston Medical Forum
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas/Houston Branch
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Battleship Texas/Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
- National Museum of American History/Smithsonian
- Offshore Energy Center
- Encyclopedia of American Environmental History
- Houston Academy of Medicine/Texas
- Medical Center Library
- NASA
- Baker & Botts law firm
Theses
The thesis allows students to research public history topics of particular interest to them and may be coordinated with the student’s other coursework and career goals. Students work closely with their advisers in developing the thesis. View a list of some recent theses » (List of theses is being updated)
Placements
Along with coursework, these internships (and participation in research projects) help students hone the research skills necessary for employment, whether it is with the same entity or in another position. View a list of job placements for CPH alumni »
Archives
- Baylor College of Medicine Archives, Texas Medical Center, Houston
- George Bush Presidential Library
- Hospitality Industry Archives/Library, UH Hilton Hotel/Restaurant Mgmt School
- History Associates, Inc.
- Baylor College of Medicine Archives, Texas Medical Center, Houston
Publishing
- Associate Editor, Platts Gas Daily
- Managing Editor, Houston History magazine
- Director, Association of Latin American Artists and Crafters Anonim@s Latin@s, and General Editor, LActitud
Business/Consulting
- Historical Research Associates, Seattle
- Historical Research Associates, Houston
- Partner, The Fredrickson Law Firm
- Argus Historical Services, Houston
Museums/Historic Sites/Research Initiatives
- Research Coordinator, Boston History and Innovation Collaborative
- Director, George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond, TX
Faculty Appointments
- Troy State University
- Volunteer State Community College
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- California State University, Sacramento
- Oregon Institute of Technology
- University of North Florida
- Mansfield University
- Tomball College
- UH-Downtown
- North Harris County Community College
- Houston Community College
