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. Public History Ph.D. Program
Highlights: One-on-one mentoring from nationally recognized
faculty and public history professionals, Research and professional development
opportunities with our campus and community partners, including the Center for
Historic Preservation, Albert Gore Research Center, Center for Popular Music,
and Rutherford County Archives, A flexible teaching or professional practice
residency of 3-12 credit hours, Professional development opportunities in the
local community, throughout Middle Tennessee, and beyond, Graduate
assistantships and scholarships offered on a competitive basis.
Career path
Public historians work in a wide
range of professional settings with public audiences of all ages. Potential
employers include archives, museums, historic organizations, historical
societies, historic sites, private consulting firms, and historical agencies at
all levels of government. Examples of career possibilities with an advanced
degree in public history include Architectural historian, Archivist, Author, College
professor/instructor, Consultant, Cultural heritage manager, Cultural resources
manager, Digital librarian/cataloger, Historic preservation planner, Historian.
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
