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