Online Graduate Certificate in Public History
Are you passionate about engaging communities with the production, curation and interpretation of history? If so, you may be an ideal candidate to pursue this graduate certificate in public history online from Arizona State University. This program empowers you to apply advanced historical techniques and methods within national parks, film and media, museums and other areas of the heritage sector.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 15
Put history to work in the world
Will my certificate say "online"?
No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Public history courses
This certificate is designed for flexibility. In the program, you’ll complete two core courses, one of which is a professional field experience at a historical institution of your choosing. Your remaining courses will be electives in your interest areas, covering topics such as genealogy, archives, historic preservation and communicating history in the public sphere.
The careers in public history you’ll be prepared for
This public history graduate certificate will prepare you for a breadth of careers in the heritage industry and beyond. You can pursue roles as a historic preservation officer, researcher or writer. You’ll also be equipped for historian and curatorial roles in museums and government agencies at all levels. Additionally, you can seek interpretive roles in fields such as archaeological sites, film and media, community development and more. More potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from leading experts in public history
From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
Learn from leading experts in public history
From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
How to apply
Applicants to the graduate certificate in public history must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The largest and most diverse college at ASU
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.
31,572
students enrolled as of fall 2024
$161 million
in research expenditures in FY23
21
interdisciplinary schools and departments
100+
undergraduate degrees
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
