Graduate Certificate in Public History

Curriculum

The following courses are required for the certificate:

• Introduction to Public History (3 credit hours)

• Public History Practicum (3 credit hours)

• Two graduate seminars (600 level) in Department of History (3 credit hours each, 6 hours total)

• Two public history electives at graduate level (3 credit hours each, 6 hours total)

Note:  History M.A. students enrolled in the certificate program may apply six hours of certificate courses toward requirements for the M.A. The remaining 9 hours must be in addition to their M.A. coursework.

Admissions

The following materials are required for the certificate program:

• two letters of recommendation

• undergraduate transcripts

• personal statement of interest in public history (500 words)

• $60.00 application fee

History M.A. students who wish to enroll in the certificate program must complete the online application (see link below) and submit (1) a letter of recommendation from a U of L faculty member, and (2) a personal statement of interest in public history.  All materials from your application for the M.A. program will also be considered.

To apply, click here.