New Degree option!

The Department of History and Anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University announces its newly revised MA in Public History option, focused on Digital Heritage. This 36-hour MA degree is unique and innovative as it can be completed either full time or part time and is designed to address the increasing need for digital content in heritage institutions. It is ideal for students seeking a career in public history, or for professionals wishing to update their skills. 

Students select one of three tracks, offered in partnership with the Departments of Computer Science and Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education: Computer Science track, Educational Technology track, or Multidisciplinary track. All students complete a core focused on methodology, digital tools, and heritage. Southeast has a strong reputation for placing students in internships across the US and offers a field school at the unique French colonial site of Sainte Genevieve.  

The Department of History and Anthropology already offers a nationally ranked MA in Public History option in Historic Preservation, as well as the MA in History. Faculty include specialists in historic preservation, museums, archives, site administration, digital history, and GIS. Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 admission. 

More information about the MA in Public History: Digital Heritage: https://semo.edu/history-anthropology/academics/graduate/publichistory.html

For more information, please contact: Dr. Adam Criblez, Acting Graduate Coordinator, (acriblez@semo.edu)