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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public History

USA

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What will I learn?

The public history program trains historians who work in the public sector by grounding them in traditional research methodology learned in seminars and through public history courses designed to give students practical experience conducting client-based research. The work of public historians often requires a distinct set of research skills that moves beyond traditional archival research and historiographical argumentation. All students in public history learn to incorporate visual and material culture into historical narratives, use place as the center of historical analysis, and develop written and digital narratives that convey historical complexity that can engage public audiences.

Which department am I in?

Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (30 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$26,892.00 per year
USD $13,446 Per Semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

West Virginia University

Morgantown Campus,

MORGANTOWN,

West Virginia,

26506, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU’s minimum score requirements for English proficiency are:

Academic IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
PTE Academic: 53
Duolingo English Test: 105

Application Deadline

Fall: February 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About West Virginia University

WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.

  • Recognized as a top R1 research university
  • Small class sizes and personalized learning
  • Top facilities, with seven specialized libraries
  • Scholarships and bursaries available

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