University of Louisville* | National Council on Public History

Graduate Certificate in Public History

Last Updated: December 3, 2021

Department of History
University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 40292

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Director(s)

Daniel Vivian
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Program Introduction

The University of Louisville has offered training in public history since 2009. Students enrolled in our history M.A. have the option of selecting public history as a major or minor field. We also offer an 18-hour graduate certificate in public history that can be earned by itself or combined with a M.A. in history or a closely related field. Our curriculum emphasizes broad-based training in public history and strong balance between applied and academic skills. Faculty strengths concentrate on digital history, oral history, and historic preservation.

Degrees Offered

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

Program Strengths

Digital Media
Historic Preservation
Local/Community History
Museum Studies
Oral History

Credit Hour Requirements

How Many Students are Admitted Annually

MA15

Financial Aid Available

See program website for details.

Deadline To Apply

Rolling admissions. Applicants to the M.A. program who wish to be considered for funding must apply by February 19. For details, please see the program website.

Internship Requirements

Yes. Internships taken for academic credit are expected to last one semester (approx. 225 hours). All work must be approved by the department’s internship coordinator.

Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years