Overview

Working in such varied institutions as museums, government agencies and heritage destination sites, public historians expand on the research skills and content knowledge of traditionally trained historians to incorporate new sources of historical evidence such as oral history and material culture.

Learning Outcomes

Students in the Public History program at Central Connecticut State University will be expected to:

Conduct original research;

Interpret primary sources;

Evaluate the historiography of a specific historical topic;

Demonstrate knowledge of public history practices and techniques; and

Communicate effectively with a non-academic or client-based audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Professional Historian

Historiography

Seminar in Public History

Topics in Public History (taken twice with different topics)

Public History Internship

Public History Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Affidavit of Support (Declaration of Finance) form

Official transcripts and records of undergraduate and graduate studies from all institutions attended.

Original translations of academic records.

An original foreign credentials course-by-course evaluation report from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Unless waived by the University, proof of competency in English

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

28290 USD / year

≈ 28290 USD / year
Out-of-State

18920 USD / year

≈ 18920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14562 USD / year

≈ 14562 USD / year

Additional Details

Connecticut Resident: $7,281.00 per term

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 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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