National Council on Public History

Program Introduction

Established in 2021, the Undergraduate Certificate in Public History trains students to work in the field of public history. Our program includes instruction in planning and administering public history projects and applying historical methods to public organizations, government agencies, cultural organizations, and other settings. Students complete internships in a variety of public history settings, gaining knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional contacts that further prepare them for a dynamic career in the twenty-first-century workforce.