MA in History with Certificate in Public History

Last Updated: December 8, 2021

Department of History
California State University, Chico

Chico, CA 95929-0735

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Director(s)

Michael F. Magliari
[email protected]
530-898-6332

Program Introduction

Established in 1993, the Certificate in Public History Program is a 30-unit program open to both undergraduate History majors and to graduate students enrolled in the History Department's MA degree program.

Degrees Offered

  • M.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History

Program Strengths

  • Archival Practices
  • Historic Preservation
  • Local/Community History
  • Museum Studies
  • Other

Credit Hour Requirements

30

How Many Students are Admitted Annually

MA15

Deadline To Apply

November 31

Internship Requirements

Internships are arranged in consultation between the student, program director, and internship host. 3 units of internship work are required, but additional units may be taken if desired.

Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years

  • Meriam Library Department of Special Collections at CSU Chico
  • Butte County Clerk-Recorder
  • Colusa County-Clerk-Recorder
  • Northeast California Archaeological Information Center
  • Chico Museum
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
  • South Feather River Water and Power Agency
  • Oroville Chinese Temple Museum

Job Placement Assistance

Program Director acts as advisor to students applying for graduate programs in public history and for public history employment

Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years

  • California State Archives
  • JRP Historical Consulting Services
  • Jones and Stokes
  • City of Chico
  • Butte County Clerk-Recorder

BA in History with Certificate in Public History

Last Updated: December 8, 2021

Visit Website

Director(s)

Michael F. Magliari
[email protected]
530-898-6332

Program Introduction

Established in 1993, the Certificate in Public History Program is a 30-unit program open to both undergraduate History majors and to graduate students enrolled in the History Department's MA degree program.

Degrees Offered

  • B.A. in History
  • B.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History

Program Strengths

  • Archival Practices
  • Historic Preservation
  • Local/Community History
  • Museum Studies
  • Other

How Many Students are Admitted Annually

BA60

Deadline To Apply

November 31

Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years

  • California State Archives
  • JRP Historical Consulting Services
  • Jones and Stokes
  • City of Chico
  • Butte County Clerk-Recorder