Overview
This two-year, Master of Arts program consists of 24 credits in History, Museum Studies, and Archival Management, a six-credit internship and an additional three-credit research project.
Students find opportunities for service, internship, and independent study throughout New York City.
Given the growing merger of issues relating to collecting information and collections accessibility in libraries, archives, and museums, St. John’s University also offers a dual master’s degree in Public History and Library and Information Science. Our Division of Library and Information Science is the American Library Association (ALA)-accredited and features an archival specialization.
Career Outcomes
A master's degree in Public History will prepare you for growing career opportunities in such fields as:
- Archives
- Museum Curation
- Conservation
- Genealogy
- Corporations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Film and Television
As part of the program, you’ll complete 240 internship hours under the supervision of SJU faculty and a professional internship sponsor.
The students complete internships at exciting locations around New York City, including Ellis Island National Historic Park and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Public History
- Modern Historical Research
- Public History Electives
- Additional Electives
- Internship
- Capstone Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History View 489 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission requirements:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Official results of performance on standardized tests
Tuition Fee
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International
1265 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1265 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National
1265 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1265 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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