University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire* | National Council on Public History

M.A. Public History

Last Updated: December 8, 2021

105 Garfield Ave., P.O. Box 4004

Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004

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Director(s)

John W.W. Mann
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715-836-5850

Cheryl Jimenez Frei
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715-836-2956

Program Introduction

Established in 2003, the Public History program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers both a graduate certificate and undergraduate emphasis within the major. The program provides students with broad exposure to the field as well as practical experience with community partners through coursework, internships, and field schools. The program also features domestic and international public history travel courses and seminars. Graduates have pursued careers in archives, historic site administration, museums, and consulting. The faculty includes two dedicated public history professors and the University archivist. The History Department at UWEC is also home to the Wisconsin Historical Society's Northern Field Services Office.

Degrees Offered

M.A. in History

Program Strengths

Archival Practices
Digital Media
Historic Preservation
Library Science Program
Local/Community History
Museum Studies
Oral History

Credit Hour Requirements

How Many Students are Admitted Annually

MA5

Financial Aid Available

Two Graduate Assistantships
In-State Status

Deadline To Apply

July 1; December 1; May 1

Internship Requirements

Students may register for 3-6 credits of a Public History Internship after completing Introduction to Public History. Internships are supervised by a faculty member and community partner. They may be paid or unpaid.

Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years

• National Park Service
• Wisconsin Historical Society
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Wisconsin Area Research Center Archives
• Minnesota Area Research Center Archives
• Certified Wisconsin Local Governments
• Historic Preservation Organizations

Job Placement Assistance

The public history program connects current students to our alumni network and circulates job ads. Students are also made aware of job opportunities through the Wisconsin Historical Society Northern Field Services Office. Students begin career planning at the start of their graduate career.

Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years

• Wisconsin Historical Society, Historic Sites Division
• Dunn County Historical Society
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame
• Chippewa Valley Museum
• History Associates Incorporated
• Wisconsin Area Research Centers
• National Park Service
• Municipal Archives