M.A. in Public History – Archives Management

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Public History – Online Archives Management Degree?

• Analyze the influence of faith and culture on historical movements from a Christian perspective
• Develop the skills to manage, conserve, and curate archival collections for various historical settings
• Explore public history theories and techniques to better communicate the significance of historical materials
• Understand the ethical and practical challenges of acquiring and preserving historical artifacts
• Use digital tools and technologies to preserve history and share it with modern audiences

With our online Master of Arts in Public History – Archives Management degree, you can gain advanced skills in preserving and managing historical records, documents, and artifacts. You can explore the best practices for cataloging, organizing, and preserving collections in both physical and digital formats. This program covers a range of topics designed to prepare you to pursue a career in archives management, including records management, archival theory, and ethical standards in preserving historical materials.

Through this program, you’ll study ways to assess and manage various types of archival collections, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. By the end of the program, you can have the potential to pursue work in museums, government agencies, historical societies, libraries, or any organization that values the preservation of history. This degree can help you start your journey toward expertise in the field, preparing you to safeguard the stories and artifacts that define our past.

Potential Careers for Public History Master’s – Archives Management Graduates

• Archives technician
• Archivist
• Conservator
• Digital archivist
• Historian
• Museum technician and conservator
• Records manager

Benefits of Pursuing Your Public History M.A. – Archives Management Degree 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.
• Join a supportive community with resources designed to help you succeed both academically and professionally.
• Study under experienced faculty who integrate a Christian worldview into their teaching, emphasizing ethical stewardship of historical materials.

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)