Public History MA Track
Last Updated: December 3, 2021
Portland State University
History Department, P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Director(s)
Katy Barber; Bill Lang
[email protected]
503-725-3979
Program Introduction
The History Department at Portland State University offers its M.A. students a Public History track. The program admits approximately six students each year who work closely with our partners at the Center for Columbia River History (http://ccrh.org) and the National Park Service site at Fort Vancouver to develop skills in oral history, historic site interpretation, and public programs.
Degrees Offered
- B.A. in History
- M.A. in History
- M.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
Program Strengths
- Local/Community History
- Oral History
- Other
Credit Hour Requirements
48
Financial Aid Available
Fellowships
Assistantships
Loans
Deadline To Apply
See program website for details.
Internship Requirements
Required. Internships are arranged by the student’s advisor.
Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years
• National Park Service
• Oregon Historical Society
• Clark County History Museum
• Center for Columbia River History
• Portland State University Archives
• Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
• Oregon Jewish Museum
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years
• Oregon Historical Society
• Center for Columbia River History
• National Park Service
• City of Portland