Overview

The Public History program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock stresses preparation in digital skills in each part of the curriculum. The MA degree has three components: a core segment with internship and thesis, a traditional history segment, and an applied segment.

Key Features

Professionals in the field teach the applied courses. In each segment students combine theoretical knowledge and historical analysis with practical projects.

Current students are working as Graduate Assistants at the Clinton Presidential Library, the Center for Arkansas History and Culture, the Historic Arkansas Museum, the Butler Center for Arkansas History and Culture (part of the Central Arkansas Library System), and the Historic Preservation Program of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.

Programme Structure

Graduates of UA Little Rock’s M.A. in Public History have recently accepted positions at the Historic Arkansas Museum, the Arkansas History Commission (the Arkansas state archives), the Center for Arkansas History and Culture, the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, the Old State House Museum, and the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Little Rock, United States

Disciplines

Modern History View 62 other Masters in Modern History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) or 3.0 in the last 60 hours.

At least 15 undergraduate history hours with a grade average of 3.25 or above in all history classes (or the completion of specific preparatory classes).

Two letters of recommendation, preferably from persons familiar with applicant’s academic work or related work experience, sent to the History Department’s Graduate Coordinator.

Statement of Purpose: In an essay of 750-1,000 words, explain why you want to pursue the MA in public history and how this degree will advance your career or intellectual interests. Consider including your choice of one of our academic tracks: archival studies, museum studies, or historic preservation. (NOTE: This is not simply an autobiographical statement.)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27324 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27324 USD / year

≈ 27324 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12060 USD / year

≈ 12060 USD / year

Living costs

Little Rock

United States

875 - 1315 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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