
Public History Program
Last Updated: February 4, 2021
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Box 455020
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5020
Director(s)
Deirdre Clemente (Director)
Michael Green (Associate Director)
[email protected]
412-867-7763
Program Introduction
Established in 2000, the public history program at UNLV blends theory and practice in innovative and unconventional ways. From the seminar room to the field, we train graduate students to merge academic research and hands-on training; we integrate courses on digital history and cultural preservation with environmental topics and material culture studies; we collaborate with experts and organizations at UNLV, in the larger Las Vegas community, and beyond.
Degrees Offered
- M.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
- Ph.D. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
Program Strengths
- Digital Media
- Historic Preservation
- Local/Community History
- Material Culture
- Museum Studies
- Oral History
Internship Requirements
A concentration on public history requires a 120 hour internship and associated reading.
Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years