Public History, M.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Prepare to make history come alive for the public by joining one of the nation’s strongest public history programs ― one that offers full funding to most students.
In this program, you gain valuable work experience while studying public history. Our graduates are making an impact in archives and libraries, museums, historic preservation agencies, historic sites, documentary editing projects, state and national parks, consulting firms and academia.
Program Highlights
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Distinguished Program
Study in a history department consistently ranked in the South and nationally by the National Research Council.
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Recognized Research
Benefit from a program that received a Robert Kelley Memorial Award and three student awards from the National Council on Public History.
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Authentic Experiences
Do hands-on research with one of our partner organizations locally, nationally or abroad.
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Historic Location
Live, work and study in a place with a deep connection to its past as an epicenter of the African American experience.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
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Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Archivist
- Historic Preservationist
- Museum Director
- Documentarian
- Professor
- Writer
Workplace Settings
- Preservation and Archives
- State and National Parks
- Publishing
- Media
- Education
- Museums and Galleries
As a public historian, I feel motivated to research the unsung heroes in my own Columbia community. I had the opportunity to attend the spring break civil rights tour, which has encouraged me to have more pride in South Carolina's history.
