Overview

The Applied History program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania prepares the next generation of public historians through professional training in historical research, writing, and practice. Students will also pursue real-world experiences through fieldwork, community-based projects, and professional internships.

Features

The program will inspire you with diverse and interesting coursework combined with great hands-on experiences through internships at location such as:

Gettysburg National Military Park

The United States Army Heritage and Education Center

The Pennsylvania State Museum

The Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum and Conrail Museum

The Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg

University

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional training in historical research and writing

Continuing Education for teachers

Advanced study in diverse historical field and subjects

Preparation for employment in museums, businesses, historical organizations, and government

Specialized classes in Museum Studies, Historic Preservation, Archives, Oral History, and Local History Research

Specialized Summer K-12 Educators Institute

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applied History has rolling admission with no application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shippensburg, United States

Disciplines

Education History View 536 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed online application

One official transcript from every college and university attended, except from Shippensburg University; Graduate Admissions will access and upload all Shippensburg University (SU) transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent directly to SU from the college/university. Transcripts sent to students and forwarded to SU are not official and will not be accepted.

Goal statement

Please write a 500-word statement providing evidence of your interest in history, your potential as a graduate student, and your reasons for pursuing graduate studies at Shippensburg University.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28700 USD / year

≈ 28700 USD / year
Out-of-State

28700 USD / year

≈ 28700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19132 USD / year

≈ 19132 USD / year

Living costs

Shippensburg

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Shippensburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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