BA in History - Public History in Muncie United States | Ball State University

History serves as humanity's shared recollection, examining scattered clues to weave together a coherent story of bygone eras. Graduates from our program have built thriving careers in legal fields, education, national park services, and historical preservation organizations. Our department honors both time-honored practices and modern approaches, combining techniques and insights from anthropology, biology, geography, and related fields to understand how human societies interact with nature and other species. Studying history provides clarity about our present actions while developing versatile skills that launch our graduates into rewarding professions. For students seeking direct career entry after college, Ball State's public history program offers the ideal foundation. Our extensive internship initiative provides hands-on experience in public history sectors matching your professional goals, whether in corporate settings, government offices, small businesses, or nonprofit institutions. The public history major equally prepares students for paid postgraduate internships and advanced academic pursuits.