Graduate Programs in Historical Studies and Public History
The Master’s programs of the Department of History offer serious students the opportunity:
- to expand their mastery of the discipline
- to enhance their understanding of the past
Our faculty of active scholars are committed to providing:
- rigorous, interesting courses which will increase the students’ knowledge of History
- both introductions to and advanced training in the methods and theories which inform the discipline
Students in both the Historical Studies program and the Public History program can complete their degrees in four semesters while enrolled at the full-time level of 9 credits per semester.
Historical Studies
The Historical Studies Program allows students to:
- concentrate their studies in either American, European, or Global History
- acquire a thorough background in significant historical literature of the respective fields
The Historical Studies Program is particularly suitable for those who:
- intend to proceed to a doctoral program
- are secondary teachers who wish to increase their knowledge of the subjects they teach
- wish to apply the knowledge and skills in other academic or public service and government fields
Public History
The Public History Program at Duquesne University, one of the oldest Public History programs in the United States:
- prepares students to work in museums, archives, and other institutions that interpret the past for the general public
- combines a firm grounding in American History with professional courses and internships
Public History Certificate
The Public History Certificate Program at Duquesne University, is a non-degree program intended for those individuals who already possess an advanced degree in History or a related field, such as Art History or Anthropology.
