M.A. in Public History – Heritage Studies Online

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master’s in Public History – Heritage Studies Online Degree?

• Examine how historical narratives have influenced democracy and free-market systems
• Explore the rich heritage of Western and American culture
• Gain a deeper understanding of historical traditions, cultural preservation, and public history
• Study archival methods of public history

In our online M.A. in Public History – Heritage Studies program, you can develop skills in historical research, digital content creation, and public engagement. These abilities can help you preserve and present historical narratives to diverse audiences, whether through museums, archives, or digital platforms.
By studying public history theory, local history research, and digital history, you can gain the tools to analyze and share cultural heritage in ways that resonate with today’s society. These skills can help prepare you to make history accessible, relevant, and impactful as you pursue careers such as museum curation, community history projects, and cultural tourism.

Potential Careers for Master’s in Public History – Heritage Studies Graduates

• Archivist
• Curator
• Genealogical researcher
• Historian
• Museum conservator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Public History Master’s Online – Heritage Studies Program with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your Master of Arts in Public History from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Students in our M.A. in Public History can benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from around the country.
• Access to extensive online resources through Liberty’s library and digital platforms helps support your research and learning from wherever you are. 
• Diverse elective options allow you to tailor your degree to your career goals

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)