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Middle Tennessee State University Ph.D. in Public History

Middle Tennessee State University

Ph.D. in Public History

Murfreesboro, USA

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    About : The Ph.D. in Public History offers students a comprehensive academic framework to explore how history is presented to the public. This program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending historical study with practical applications in museums, archives, and cultural institutions. Students will engage with community outreach, digital history, and historical preservation over a five-year course duration.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including roles as museum curators, archivists, and historical consultants. Opportunities also exist in academia as university faculty or in public policy positions, contributing their expertise to enhance community understanding of history.

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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.

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