Master of Arts in Public History

Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public History is designed to help you gain an advanced understanding of historical preservation in private, non-academic settings. This degree program consists of mostly 8-week courses with no set login times and no required intensives – which means that students can remain committed to their jobs, families, and communities throughout the degree. This program exists to train principled leaders who have a passion for historical preservation and a love for sharing history with others. As such, history enthusiasts who hope to make a career out of their passion for studying historical events may find Liberty’s M.A. in Public History to be a great fit. Students may use this master’s degree in public history to pursue careers as conservators, archivists, historians, and curators. Students may also pursue positions at national parks – particularly battlefields and locations of famous historical events.