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Graduate Certificate in Public History at University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate in Public History equips students to apply historical knowledge and methodology in non-academic settings, such as private businesses or public historical agencies (museums, preservation societies). The certificate may be pursued in conjunction with either the Master of Art in History or a Ph.D. in History.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Department: History and Geography  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 12 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Introduction To Public History; Public History Internship.

Career pathways

Upon completion, students will be able to create public-facing and professional materials that demonstrate historical knowledge, interpretive skill, and career readiness for a wide range of industries—in order to develop skills needed in education, media, policy, research, and other fields that value critical thinking, analysis, and effective communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To pursue the certificate, students must be concurrently admitted to and enrolled in a graduate degree program in the Department of History and Geography.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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