Why Study Public History at UMass Boston?

  • Our close ties with cultural and community organizations in a city and region rich in historical resources
  • Our commitment to community engaged practice and professional development that is built into our curriculum, teaching, and scholarship
  • You will have opportunities for field-based, hands-on experience–working in partnership with peers, professional colleagues, and community members–in all of our public history classes, practicum projects, internships, and capstones
  • Cross-disciplinary public history and archives curricula that prepare you for a wide variety of career settings and responsibilities
  • Strong resources and training in oral history, and community archiving, partnerships with Mass Memories Road Show
  • Highly individualized internships and capstones that help you build your portfolio of public history work
  • Our commitment to helping you achieve your goals and build lasting connections