Public History Advanced Certificate Admission Requirements

Students currently enrolled in the MA program in History at CSI are eligible to complete the Advanced Certificate in Public History alongside their MA studies. Students not enrolled in the MA program in History at CSI may apply for admission to complete the Public History Certificate by itself or simultaneously with the MA in History. Applicants for the Advanced Certificate in Public History should consult the timetable for admission for the MA program in History.

Materials required for applications and standards of admission are listed below:

Satisfactory completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the history major or related field. Students not meeting this requirement may be evaluated after an interview with the program coordinator and/or the admissions committee.
Two letters of recommendation from professors under whom the applicant has studied or from other persons who can comment directly on the applicant’s potential as a graduate student and scholar.
A current resume detailing all relevant past and present professional employment, experience, memberships, and related service.
A cover letter not to exceed one typed page describing the applicant’s relevant experience as well as the reason and motivation for applying for the Certificate.
An academic or professional writing sample (such as an academic paper, professional report, exhibition or grant proposal) of up to 25 pages.

In certain cases, exceptions to admission requirements (such as the minimum GPA) can be granted by the History Department MA Committee, which functions as the Admissions Committee for the program.

Public History ADVCERPB - Advanced Certificate Post Baccalaureate

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