Ph.D Public History

Ph.D Public History

Are you ready to take your public history career to the next level? Do you want to deepen your knowledge of history and its applications in the public arena? Thinking about teaching at a college or university? Consider pursuing a Ph.D. in Public History at MTSU! MTSU led the way in offering a PhD with public history as the major field of study. This program offers an innovative, practice-based, individualized program of study and provides a community of nationally recognized scholars and cultural heritage professionals cooperating to train the next generation of leaders in the field. Public History Ph.D. Program Highlights: One-on-one mentoring from nationally recognized faculty and public history professionals, Research and professional development opportunities with our campus and community partners, including the Center for Historic Preservation, Albert Gore Research Center, Center for Popular Music, and Rutherford County Archives, A flexible teaching or professional practice residency of 3-12 credit hours, Professional development opportunities in the local community, throughout Middle Tennessee, and beyond, Graduate assistantships and scholarships offered on a competitive basis.

Career path

Public historians work in a wide range of professional settings with public audiences of all ages. Potential employers include archives, museums, historic organizations, historical societies, historic sites, private consulting firms, and historical agencies at all levels of government. Examples of career possibilities with an advanced degree in public history include Architectural historian, Archivist, Author, College professor/instructor, Consultant, Cultural heritage manager, Cultural resources manager, Digital librarian/cataloger, Historic preservation planner, Historian.