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Global History  from Fordham University is not just to include more regions and peoples in the human story, but to identify new questions about the many worlds we study—whether they are local communities or planet-spanning systems.

The International and World History programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master degree for students seeking global perspectives. This public study mode course provides rigorous academic training over a flexible duration, focusing on the complex historical connections that shape our modern global society.

Public History and Library and Information Science from Loyola University Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest, IL, cooperate to offer a joint program leading to two separate degrees: Master of Arts in Public History and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).

The Master of Arts program in History (Comprehensive Option) offered by the California State University Sacramento introduces students to the use of the historical method, the critical investigation of problems in historical study, and the analysis and interpretation of primary source material.

The Theology - Dogmatic Theology of the Holy Apostles College and Seminary is available either on-campus or through our Online Learning program.

The History - European and World History concentration at University of Illinois Springfield enriches students’ experiences with in-depth study of the histories of regions and cultures beyond the United States.

The History of Science M.A. at Harvard University is an elite, full-time programme designed for advanced scholars. This public study mode course provides a global perspective on scientific development. Students engage with world-class faculty and historic collections to build a foundation for research and academic excellence.

The Public History M.A. at the University of Victoria is a full-time, on-campus programme designed to be completed over 20 months. This degree focuses on advanced research methods and professional communication, featuring a mandatory co-op work experience to prepare students for careers in the heritage and archives sector.

Protect historical artifacts and communicate cultural narratives by earning your online Master of Arts in History - Public History Online degree. In this master's program from Southern New Hampshire University, you'll learn to create historical preservation and outreach initiatives that integrate deep content knowledge and technological savvy to educate and empower individuals and groups.

The Master of Arts in Homeland Defense at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a 30-credit, fully online programme. Designed for flexible part-time or full-time study, this degree focuses on national security leadership, critical infrastructure, and terrorist attack prevention, and can be completed in 18 months.

Public History from Loyola University Chicago uses the past to serve a variety of contemporary needs. It entails the application of the skills and methods of history to the study, management, preservation and interpretation of historical records and artifacts.  

The Georgetown University MA in Global International Comparative History (MAGIC) offers students the opportunity to develop a historical perspective on our interconnected world and provides multiple avenues for students to engage with the issues and insights that arise from an international historical perspective.

Students of the History (Public History Concentration) program at Texas State University sharpen their critical thinking, broaden their global perspective, and gain exposure to diverse historical sources and debates.

The Public History programme at Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive Master's degree delivered on-campus at the main site. This postgraduate course offers specialised tracks in historic preservation and digital heritage, providing students with the professional skills required for advanced roles in the sector.

The Archives and Public History programme at New York University offers professional training for careers in curation and heritage management. This master's level course, delivered in a public study mode, combines rigorous historical scholarship with digital expertise to prepare students for the evolving cultural sector.

At History - Public History from University of West Florida you’ll conduct independent research, evaluate popular claims of “historical fact,” identify social patterns and reveal the voices of people from all backgrounds. 

Public History graduates at Central Connecticut State University are front-line interpreters bringing historical knowledge to a broad public audience beyond the traditional academic classroom. 

Public History programs at Duquesne University give you skills to deal with different audiences, various materials, and multiple contexts. It is often called 'applied history', because it mixes deep historical knowledge with theory and practice.

The Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations M.A. at Harvard University offers a comprehensive exploration of Middle Eastern societies. This full-time programme covers ancient and modern cultures through rigorous linguistic and historical study. Students engage with diverse traditions in a world-class academic environment.

Public History from Wayne State University trains its students to interpret the past for public audiences in diverse settings and professions. Public historians work in museums, historical societies, libraries and archives, public policy institutes, parks and recreation departments, tourism, historic preservation and cultural resource management.