Program Overview
The graduate certificate in public history at UMass Amherst trains students enrolled in MA or PhD programs to understand how history and heritage shape modern life. Through interdisciplinary seminars and hands-on field service projects, students delve into public history theory and practice, fostering professional skills and networking opportunities. Open to students from all disciplines, the program provides a comprehensive exploration of the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Open to students enrolled in any MA or PhD program at UMass Amherst, the graduate certificate in public history enables you to study the many ways history and heritage shape contemporary life. Together with students from across the campus, you’ll engage in interdisciplinary seminars and field service projects as you undertake substantive study of public history theory and practice and cultivate your professional skills and network.
Other:
- The program is open to students enrolled in any MA or PhD program at UMass Amherst.
- The program involves interdisciplinary seminars and field service projects.
- The program focuses on public history theory and practice.
- The program helps students cultivate professional skills and network.
