Overview

You’ll take core courses in archival theory, oral history, and museum practices, then complete a capstone project or internship tailored to your interests. With flexible electives and faculty support, you’ll graduate ready to share history in meaningful and accessible ways.

Earn your degree in Public History online from SUNY Empire State College and prepare for a career in museums, archives, education, or cultural organizations.

This flexible program builds your skills in research, interpretation, and public engagement so you can make history meaningful and accessible.

Careers

An online master’s in public history opens doors in museums, archives, education, and beyond. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

Museum Educator or Exhibit Curator

Archivist or Records Manager

Historic Preservationist

Cultural Resource Manager

Public History Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Museums and Public History: Theory & Practices

Public History, Ethics & Professionalism

Archival Theory & Practice

Exhibition: Planning & Interpretation

Oral History: Theory & Methods

Preservation Material & History

Preservation Policy & Law

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saratoga Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Criteria for admission includes:

documented completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (applicants may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor's degree, but will not be able to enroll if admitted until a final official transcript with the graduation date is received).

an appropriate correlation between the candidate's objectives and the particular graduate program to which she/he is applying

evidence of the candidate’s preparation to pursue the subject matter and the ability to meet the academic demands of the program to which he/she is applying, including completion of any required prerequisites.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18645 USD / full

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Out-of-State

18645 USD / full

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Domestic

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In-State

15543 USD / full

≈ 15543 USD / full

Funding

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