Georgia Southern University* | National Council on Public History

Public History Program

Last Updated: October 16, 2024

Department of History
PO Box 8054

Statesboro, GA 30460

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Director(s)

Julie de Chantal

Associate Professor and Public History Coordinator

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Program Introduction

The Department of History at Georgia Southern University has developed partnerships with numerous state and national parks, historic sites, archives, and museums granting you access to unique training and internship opportunities throughout the Statesboro / Savannah region. You can take advantage of opportunities at the Georgia Southern University Museum and Henderson Library, to train in museology, archives and new media. Additionally, you’ll be able to work in the History Lab, an experimental cross-media knowledge space dedicated to game theory, design, fabrication, and audiovisual production.

Degrees Offered

B.A. in History
M.A. in History
M.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
Other

Program Strengths

Archival Practices
Digital Media
Editing
Film/Video
Historical Administration
Historical Archaeology
Local/Community History
Material Culture
Museum Studies
Oral History
Publishing

Credit Hour Requirements

Financial Aid Available

Graduate Assistantships, either in the classroom, with community partners, or on campus. All graduate assistantships offer tuition waivers and a stipend. The department and the University offer scholarships as well as travel and research grants.

Deadline To Apply

February 15

Internship Requirements

Over the course of the semester, students work at least 150 hours at their chosen site. The project is part of the students' regular coursework and will lead to their final major history project.

Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years