Overview

The History - Public History program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is designed so graduate students can prepare themselves in an area of expertise that best meets their interests and needs. Areas of expertise may be defined by broad themes, topics, chronology or geography.

Features

Many of the courses throughout the program are chosen by you, giving you the ability to personalize your degree and align it with your career goals. Choose from a variety of history courses, including those related to American history, American Indian history, public history, modern military history, comparative world cultures and women’s history.

They also include incredible support and guidance from faculty mentors and advisors, who will work with you directly in planning and designing your degree.

Whether your goal is to work for a government agency as a researcher or analyst, curate museums, preserve historical sites or become an executive at a historical society, our supportive, expert faculty combined with a rigorous, experiential curriculum will prepare you well for a successful and rewarding career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public History

Seminar in Public History

Internship in Public History

Current Trends in History

Readings in European History

Readings in World History

Readings in U.S. History

Readings in Area of Thesis

Thesis

Public History Thesis Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30 (with thesis), 30 (with thesis and practicum) or 33 (no thesis)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eau Claire, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate application.

The required application fee.

Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended.

A letter of intent stating, as precisely as possible, your special area of interest in history as well as career goals and expectations.

Three letters of recommendation from professionals who are familiar with your past work and potential to do graduate work. These letters also may be used for applying for graduate assistantships and fellowships.

A research paper or a writing sample of at least 10 pages in length.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

A minimum of 24 semester credits of undergraduate history. The department strongly recommends at least 30 semester credits.

Completion of an undergraduate research seminar involving the writing of a major research paper.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19245 USD / year

≈ 19245 USD / year
Out-of-State

19245 USD / year

≈ 19245 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9285 USD / year

≈ 9285 USD / year

Additional Details

MN Reciprocity:$7,192.12/ Midwest Tuition Rate: $7,570.78

Living costs

Eau Claire

United States

1172 - 1943 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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Delivered

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Additional Details

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