Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History - Public History in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Temple University's Center for Public History (CPH) strives to be the leading institution for Public History education in the Philadelphia region. Situated within an exceptional history department and surrounded by abundant historical assets, the CPH plays a vital role in advancing Public History scholarship and application. Established in 1985, the center initially focused on highlighting Philadelphia's modern history and preparing historians for careers outside academia. Recently, the CPH has expanded its faculty and introduced a two-year master's program in Public History. Currently, the center offers instruction in museum operations, historic site administration, digital history methods, historical presentation techniques, and local history initiatives. Students gain hands-on experience near iconic landmarks like Independence Hall, access restricted areas of America's oldest museums, and pioneer digital approaches to history at nationally significant locations. We prepare historians for diverse settings—from local heritage sites to government institutions—with special emphasis on community partnerships, collaborative approaches, and the complex dynamics of collective memory. Follow our current initiatives on Facebook. Students in Temple's two-year Public History MA program select from numerous advanced American history courses alongside specialized Public History offerings. Each Public History course centers on a substantial community partnership project, while all students gain professional experience through Philadelphia-area internships.
This program blends historical research with practical training in museum operations, historic preservation, and other professional specializations for aspiring historians. The two-year curriculum features advanced U.S. history coursework paired with community-based projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 750 words include a clear statement of your interest in the master's program in History at Temple University and how Temple's program meets your needs, your major historical interests, your career goals, and your academic and research achievements, if applicable.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Combined scores on the verbal and quantitative sections should exceed 300.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate an applicant's ability to conduct research and write a scholarly paper. It should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual and should not exceed 30 pages in length.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 750 words include a clear statement of your interest in the master's program in History at Temple University and how Temple's program meets your needs, your major historical interests, your career goals, and your academic and research achievements, if applicable.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Combined scores on the verbal and quantitative sections should exceed 300.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate an applicant's ability to conduct research and write a scholarly paper. It should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual and should not exceed 30 pages in length.
Tuition
USD
30,528