Public History Certificate
Connect with the past. Reimagine your future.
Career Possibilities
From museums and archives to historic sites, cultural organizations, and special collections, the Public History Certificate builds pathways to careers across the field. Cross-disciplinary courses prepare students for a wide range of roles, while individualized internships provide experience that complements classroom learning.
Here’s where this degree can take you:
- Instructor
- Museum Professional
- Archivist
- Public Historian
- Writer
- Researcher
- Cultural Program Manager
- Editor/Publisher
Student Stories
The program gave me a solid grounding in the fundamentals. Rather than just studying the 'what', we worked with community partners to delve into the ‘how'—how to research artifacts and prepare descriptions for online display, create digital archives, and conduct an oral history. Field trips helped us understand the inner workings of museums, archives, and historical societies. With my internship, I applied skills I learned in the classroom to a real-world digital history project.Amy S., '25
Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Deadlines:
- Fall Priority Deadline: February 1
- Fall Final Deadline: April 1
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the program-specific requirements.
Financing Your Education
Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.
Program Cost Information: Significant on-campus tuition discounts are available to residents of Massachusetts, the other New England states, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. For more detailed information on costs, visit the Bursar's website to learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information.
