University of South Carolina

The Public History Program trains students for great jobs in museums and historic sites, archives, and historic preservation. Student can pursue an MA or a PhD in Public History and earn one of two certificates (the “Certificate in Museum Management” and the “Certificate in Historical Archaeology & Cultural Resource Management”). In addition, a dual-degree is offered in the a Joint Program with the School of Library and Information Science. Coursework, internships, advising, and job placement are supervised by a designated faculty member for each of our three tracks of specialization: museum studies, historic preservation, and archival administration.

The Museum Management Certificate is designed to be completed concurrently with a graduate degree in an academic field, or to supplement a degree already in hand and for museum professionals who have already attained a graduate degree and would like to extend their knowledge in the museum field. Focuses on management, collections, and exhibitions and related programs.