Florida State University's History Department offers three public history degree programs
- Master’s in History with a Major in Public History
- Master’s in History with a minor in Public History
- PhD in History with a minor in Public History
About our Program
The Historical Administration and Public History program (HAPH) at Florida State University offers graduate students an opportunity to learn best practices in Public History; the collection, preservation, and interpretation of history with and for public audiences.
Recognizing that Public Historians need specialized training to be effective in their chosen careers, HAPH blends theory with practice. Students complete a core set of courses in Historical Methods, Public History, Historic Preservation, Archives, and Digital History. An internship experience provides students an opportunity for career exploration. The culmination of a student’s experience is a final project (thesis or capstone research project) that demonstrates her/his mastery of the field.
Recognizing that Public Historians need specialized training to be effective in their chosen careers, HAPH blends theory with practice. Students complete a core set of courses in Historical Methods, Public History, Historic Preservation, Archives, and Digital History. An internship experience provides students an opportunity for career exploration. The culmination of a student’s experience is a final project (thesis or capstone research project) that demonstrates her/his mastery of the field.
Why Florida State University?
Florida State University’s location offers students a unique advantage. Beyond the department’s lengthy tradition of scholarly excellence and academic achievement, Florida State is situated in the state capital. Just blocks away from campus, the capitol complex is home to many places that work with history, such as the Museum of Florida History, the State Archives of Florida, the Bureau of Historic Preservation, and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum. Consequently, students have access to numerous historical resources and opportunities at their doorstep.
Student Body Statistics for Admissions Fall 2016 to Fall 2019:
Admitted: 10
Matriculated: 8
Median Undergraduate GPA Admitted: 3.56
Median GRE Admitted: Verbal 86%
Graduated: 2
Matriculated: 8
Median Undergraduate GPA Admitted: 3.56
Median GRE Admitted: Verbal 86%
Graduated: 2
Tallahassee: More then a College Town
Visit Tallahassee describes this city as a “place where college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature.” http://www.visittallahassee.com/. Students will find an impressive variety of restaurants, parks, and other attractions when the time comes to put the books down for a moment. Tallahasseans frequently take in concerts at Cascades Park, enjoy time shopping and dining in the midtown district, playing pinball, rock climbing, and exploring art galleries in Railroad Square, and taking a leisurely cruise down the area’s beautiful oak-line canopy roads. While pursuing an advanced degree, our students find that Tallahassee is a lovely place to live, too.