New Directions in Active History-Jean-Pierre Morin, The Future of Public History Programs in North America and Abroad

Jean-Pierre Morin, a member of the board of directors of the National Council on Public History, offers insight on the growth and decline of Public History programs in north America, as well as internationally. Morin discusses why many programs are being closed down on regional and local levels, as well as addresses the decreasing number of students enrolling in Public History Programs in Canada and the United States. Focusing internationally, Morin offers insight on the growth of Public History in Europe, how the idea of Public History existing is very new there, and how they are adapting their programs to the North American models that have been established here.He also discusses the identity crisis that is facing many Public History graduates, in that there are no jobs available for them when they graduate.