Masters

Public History, MA

Master of Arts Degree in Public History

The online Master of Arts (MA) in Public History degree program instructs students about the creation and distribution of history for the public.

Total Credits

$326

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNK

Students choose the online Public History, MA program because:

Thesis and non-thesis options.
They gain knowledge of how to use digital tools and resources for historical research.
Low professor/student ratios, credentialed faculty.
Extensive course offerings in the areas of historic preservation, public history methods, and digital history.
Flexibility in degree completion to accommodate busy schedules (no residency requirement).
A flexible, fully online program.
Specialized courses taught by credentialed faculty.

The courses prepare students for a variety of careers from graduate and law schools to public history and secondary teaching to business and industry. Many faculty members have won awards that recognize the high quality of their scholarship, teaching and service.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney embodies Kearney, Nebraska’s caring community and focuses highly on experiential learning and value. The campus wants to help students make a difference, in a learning environment that's different.

UNK delivers quality, affordable education to Nebraskans and beyond as part of its mission, which is committed to being one of the nation’s premier undergraduate institutions with excellent graduate education, scholarship, and public service.

Learning at UNK

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Career Outlook

The Master of Arts in History with an emphasis in public history prepares students for a multitude of careers such as in state, county and local institutions museums, libraries, historic sites and any industry requiring the preservation or curation of historical artifacts or information. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Curators and Museum Technicians and Conservators is projected to grow 20% in the U.S. by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Potential career paths include:

Archivist
Curator
Historical interpreter
Historical preservationist or conservationist
Historical consultant
Museum director
Government historian
Oral historian

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$326	$522
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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Transfer Credits

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