Overview

The M.A. in Public History: Historic Preservation Option prepares the student for further study or career placement in museums, historical sites or agencies. Students will develop familiarity with issues in public history, material culture, the historic landscape, and the built environment. Students will participate in field exercises and projects that take history out of the classroom and into public venues.

The M.A. in Public History: Heritage Interpretation Emphasis prepares the student for fields at the intersection of education and public history. Students will hone skills aimed at connecting classrooms with museums and historic sites. Students will develop a familiarity with issues confronting social studies teachers and public history educators, study the contexts in which those professionals work, and develop plans for increasing student learning in those contexts that highlight the collaborative possibilities between classrooms and public history institutions.

Faculty support the development of individual interests through research and independent projects. They are well-prepared instructors and active scholars, encouraging students to explore history beyond the classroom. Professors have demonstrated expertise in museums, historic sites, archives, public programming, architectural history, the National Register of Historic Places, and preservation of the built environment. Graduate classes average fewer than 15 students, which allows for meaningful interaction between students and instructors.

What You'll Do

Students in the Public History program of the Southeast Missouri State University will:

Develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to the documentation and interpretation of historical documents, objects, buildings, landscapes, or historic sites.

Develop advanced historical research and analysis skills through work with varied primary and secondary source materials.

Develop expertise in skills in communicating history to a variety of audiences, including public, professional and academic.

Internships & Career Opportunities

State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historic Society

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Executive Director at Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

History Associate, Missouri History Museum

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in History

Public History

Methods of Research in History

Legal and Economic Principles of Historic Preservation

American Material Culture

Topics in Historic Preservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4 point scale in history

and/or related disciplines.

A letter of intent which indicates how the applicant’s past experiences have prepared him or her for a graduate degree. A letter of intent for the MA in Public History should indicate how the applicants past experiences have prepared him or her for a graduate degree in Public History and to succeed at the graduate level.

Two letters of recommendation which attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional achievement and ability to succeed in the graduate program.

An academic or professional writing sample.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7916 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7916 USD / year

≈ 7916 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local : 6,892.92 USD per year International: 12,430.62 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 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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