Overview

Key features

During your Master of Public History, you’ll work directly with experienced public historians and award-winning faculty who are invested in developing your skills for today’s world.

Courses and internships offer opportunities to collaborate, network, and build your resume through real-world application.

This University of Nebraska Kearney program is designed to accommodate your needs, whether you’re a recent graduate or already in the field.

You can complete the program with either a thesis or major public history project, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and preparing you for what’s next.

Potential Careers:

Museum Director
Curator
Collections Manager
Living History Interpreter
Museum Educator
Cultural Resource Management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public History
Digital History
Issues in Public History
Community History
Public History Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

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Rolling deadline in Summer.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kearney, United States

Disciplines

Modern History View 62 other Masters in Modern 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Meet the requirements for admission set forth by the Office of Graduate Studies and Academic Outreach by submitting a graduate online application,
Have completed an undergraduate program containing at least 18 semester credit hours of history,
Have a 3.25 undergraduate GPA or submit GRE scores,
Submit a letter of intent that describes the applicant's interests and goals in obtaining a graduate degree,
Submit evidence of the writing and analytical skills necessary for graduate level course work,
Submit at least two letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23004 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23004 USD / year

≈ 23004 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10476 USD / year

≈ 10476 USD / year

Funding

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