62 Master's in Modern History in North America

The History - Public History M.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a two-year, on-campus programme designed for careers in preservation and archives. This master's degree offers flexible study paths, including thesis and practicum options, to provide professional expertise in public history subfields.

The History - Public History program of University of Central Florida is designed to teach students how to preserve and interpret history while engaging a broad variety of audiences. 

The Latin American Studies MA program from University of Texas at Austin provides outstanding interdisciplinary preparation for students planning a career grounded in the production of distinctive knowledge on a specific topic situated in Latin America, from a fundamentally interdisciplinary perspective.

Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Kean University offers an exceptional opportunity to work with graduate faculty as mentors and meet with visiting scholars and changemakers.

The Museums, Heritage, and Public History programme at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is a comprehensive M.A. degree. This full-time course combines advanced theoretical study with practical training. Students engage with material culture and community research to prepare for professional roles in global cultural sectors.

The M.A. in Public History at the University of South Carolina is a professional programme designed for those seeking to make history accessible. This master's degree offers a public study mode, focusing on hands-on experience and research. Students benefit from a historic location and extensive funding opportunities.

An MA in Public History from University of Nebraska Kearney will prepare you to conduct community-based research, develop exhibits and public programs, and interpret the past in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and communities.

The Public History M.A. at Carleton University is a two-year, full-time programme designed for historians working in the public sphere. This professional course combines advanced historical theory with practical internships, allowing students to engage with community partners and national cultural institutions in Ottawa.

The Women's and Gender Studies M.A. at the University of Louisville is a 36-credit interdisciplinary programme. Available for full-time study over four semesters, it offers flexible online course options. Students explore diverse perspectives on gender and sexuality through a rigorous curriculum and a final research project.

The Holocaust and Genocide Studies program at the Stockton University is committed to innovative and challenging research and teaching on the Holocaust, other genocides, the prevention of mass atrocities, and the promotion of human rights.

North Carolina State University's Public History program requires thirty-six hours of course work, one-third of the hours falling in historical studies, the rest in public history classes, including innovative courses in archival and special collections management, paper conservation, records management, documentary editing, material culture, and museum studies. 

The Public History Program at the California State University Sacramento offers a two-year course of study leading to the Master of Arts as a degree option within the History Department.

The Public History programme at the University of California, Riverside is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for six quarters of full-time study. This course combines rigorous academic research with professional preparation for careers in museums and archives, ensuring students gain practical and theoretical expertise.

History Education  - Non-licensure from Westfield State University aims to provide qualified students with the opportunity to pursue graduate-level training in American history, combined with the requirements for a master’s in education. 

Considering pursuing a graduate degree in Public History? At Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS), you can earn a master's degree from a highly respected program with its roots firmly set in a rich historical landscape.

The Public History program from West Virginia University trains historians who work in the public sector by grounding them in traditional research methodology learned in seminars and through public history courses designed to give students practical experience conducting client-based research. 

Boston University's Master’s in Public Anthropology (MAPA) is designed to provide students with a basic anthropological training and an appreciation of the significance of a cross-cultural perspective in professional practice.

The Regional Studies - East Asia programme at Harvard University is a flexible, full-time Master of Arts degree. This public study mode course allows students to customise their curriculum across diverse fields. It offers deep academic engagement with East Asian cultures and politics over a standard two-year duration.

The History - History Education MA program at San José State University is designed for middle and secondary school social science teachers. 

The Master of Arts in Public History at University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides training in the research methods and practical skills needed for work in archives, museums, historic preservation, and other areas of public history.