M.A.
Master's of Arts

Public History

Bring history to life with SUNY Empire’s online M.A. in Public History.

This program combines research, preservation, exhibition planning, and community engagement to prepare you for roles in museums, archives, and cultural institutions. You’ll take core courses in archival theory, oral history, and museum practices, then complete a capstone project or internship tailored to your interests. With flexible electives and faculty support, you’ll graduate ready to share history in meaningful and accessible ways.

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Master of Arts in Public History

M.A.
Earn your M.A. in Public History online and prepare for a career in museums, archives, education, or cultural organizations. This flexible program builds your skills in research, interpretation, and public engagement so you can make history meaningful and accessible. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$471 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

33

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2024 term is August 31. How to Apply

A Degree You Can Count On

What you'll learn

  • Apply core principles of public history 
  • Plan and assess exhibitions and programs
  • Conduct oral histories and archival work
  • Engage communities through historical storytelling 

Turn Your Passion for History Into a Career 

An online master’s in public history opens doors in museums, archives, education, and beyond. Graduates are prepared for roles such as: 

  • Museum Educator or Exhibit Curator 
  • Archivist or Records Manager 
  • Historic Preservationist 
  • Cultural Resource Manager 
  • Public History Consultant 
Career Services
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Being in an online program allows me to shape my education around all of the other responsibilities that I have. And that's one of the things that I do really appreciate about it. If I need to be up till 3 in the morning writing a paper, then I can do that. I don't have to sit at a certain time and listen to a lecture online because it is asynchronous. The availability of the professors has been great. They've responded to me on weekends and in the evenings.
Margaret H.
Master of Arts in Public History, ‘24

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Bring History to Life for Today’s World

We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an M.A. in Public History flexible, engaging, and meaningful. Our dedicated advisors will help you stay on track, build your research and preservation skills, and prepare you for impactful work in museums, archives, education, or cultural organizations.


 

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Apply for the M.A. in Public History

Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 1

Start your degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

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