Villanova University* | National Council on Public History

Department of History

Last Updated: February 4, 2021

St Augustine Ctr Liberal Arts Rm 443
History, 800 Lancaster Avenue

Villanova, PA 19085

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Director(s)

Dr. Whitney Martinko
Associate Professor of History
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Twitter: @whitneymartinko

Program Introduction

The History Department offers a MA in History with a concentration in public history (est. 1997) as well as a distinctive MA in History and Public Administration with a Certification in Non Profit Management (est. 2013). Program strengths include material and visual culture studies; urban, environmental, and local history; and public-facing writing. Falvey Library offers support for digital history, and the College offers grants for summer research and conference presentations. Institutions, archives, and history-engaged communities of the Philadelphia region are nearby and easily accessible by public transit.

Graduate applicants who would like to be considered for funding must apply by February 1.

Degrees Offered

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

Program Strengths

Historic Preservation
Historical Administration
Local/Community History
Material Culture

Credit Hour Requirements

How Many Students are Admitted Annually

MA35

MAs produced last year

10 History MA, 6 with public history concentration

Financial Aid Available

Graduate assistantships (stipend+tuition remission) and tuition assistantships (tuition remission) are offered to approximately 6 History MA applicants each year. Enrolled students can apply to assistantships offered by other departments on campus. All are merit based.

Deadline To Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Internship Requirements

An internship can be taken for 3.0 credit hours. Students must work 120 hours on a site-based project that is managed by a site supervisor. Students can be paid and can do some work remotely, depending on the requirements of the internship. All interns are also advised by a faculty advisor who serves as a site liaison and works with students on a required reading and research component of the internship. The internship requirement for a public history concentration can be waived based on a student's goals and circumstances.

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