Public History

Master of Arts (M.A.) in History










The public history concentration in the MA program at the College of Charleston trains students as skilled historians ready to work in the public arena. To help get you started on your career, we offer opportunities to gain hands-on experience in different fields of public history while offering graduate seminars in several fields of academic history. Through community-based classes, internships, GA positions, and individual projects, you will be able to use this time to develop a strong resume while learning to become a critical, engaged historian. Explore some examples of the opportunities offered through the College of Charleston in tabs above.

Rachel Donaldson
Public History Coordinator
Department of History
Maybank 212
E-mail: donaldsonrc@cofc.edu
Phone: 843.953.1420