Master of Arts - Public History

Program Description

The Shoals area of Northwest Alabama has a rich network of local history organizations, museums, archives and is home to the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. This network helps to create many opportunities for direct student involvement in the field of Public History. While completing their required coursework and their internship projects, students will gain experience in museum exhibit design, cultural resource management, archival collections management, digital history, historic preservation and oral history. Projects are designed to give students the skills they need to be competitive on the job market and to benefit the Shoals community, the State of Alabama and surrounding regions as a whole.

Disclaimer: This is not a STEM-designated program.