The Graduate Certificate in Public History and Cultural Heritage program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis provides interdisciplinary training for students pursuing careers that engage communities with the past. The theoretical knowledge and practical experience gained through coursework and internships will prepare graduates for a wide variety of jobs in museums, historical societies, cultural resource agencies, historic preservation, community development, and tourism, particularly those located in the St. Louis region.
Applicants wishing to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Public History and Cultural Heritage in conjunction with an MA degree should follow the normal application procedures for their respective Master’s level program. Applicants wishing to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Public History and Cultural Heritage alone normally must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and should apply specifically for this certificate program and submit three letters of recommendation and a writing sample along with their application.
All candidates for Graduate Certificate in Public History and Cultural Heritage must complete HIST 6001, HIST 6124, and HIST 6125. Students must take an additional nine credits at the graduate level in Public History and Cultural Heritage courses as approved by the Program Director. Courses available to fulfill this additional nine-credit requirement include ANTHRO 4109, ANTHRO 4110, ANTHRO 5312, POL SCI 6470, ED TECH 6454,
