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How to Apply
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:
- A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
- Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores (GRE recommended but not required)
- If applicable, request official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores to be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston
Deadlines & Cost
Deadlines: April 1 for fall
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.
Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.
Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website.
Curriculum
Required Courses (9 Credits)
- HIST 620 - Introduction to Public History and Popular Memory 3 Credit(s)
- HIST 625 - Interpreting History in Public Approaches to Public History Practice 3 Credit(s)
- HIST 698 - Internship in Public History 3 Credit(s)
Electives (9 Credits)
Complete three from below.
- HIST 627 - Archival Methods and Practices 3 Credit(s)
- HIST 630 - Transforming Archives and History in the Digital Era 3 Credit(s)
- HIST 688 - Oral History 3 Credit(s)
- ANTH 635 - Material Life in New England 3 Credit(s)
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
Graduation Criteria
Complete 18 credits from six courses including three required courses and three electives.
Statute of limitations: Three years
Contact
Director of the Public History Track Jane Becker
jane.becker [at] umb.edu
(617) 287-6885
History Department
The History Department equips students for success by exploring how past societies grappled with complex challenges. It explores how people have structured & managed their relationships with one another; how and why those structures and relationships changed over time; and how globalization has shaped life, identity, opportunity, and justice. Studying history deepens our understanding of the human condition and of how the past continues to shape our lives today.
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