M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities
Creating a better future through humanistic inquiry and practice.
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The Humanities as a Means of Transformation
Our Master of Arts in Engaged & Public Humanities offers a strong foundation across the humanities through theoretical study and practical experience. Become a scholar-practitioner and apply advanced humanities training for a better future across a variety of public humanities jobs and industries.
Build a Strong Foundation for Success
Our curriculum combines humanities disciplines with an interdisciplinary approach. With 30 credits of core courses, electives, an internship and a capstone project, you’ll apply a humanities lens to inspire positive social change.
Mentored Internship Experience
Work with a faculty advisor to put what you learn into practice during the mentored internship, a summer experience done in tandem with your capstone. Previous internships have been at the Brookings Institution, the Smithsonian and the United Nations.
Creativity Through the Capstone
The capstone project integrates humanities scholarship with internships or field research projects. Designed to connect with a public audience, students share their work using multimedia and creative formats from podcasts to crochet.
Flexible Study for Working Professionals
Our program is designed so all students, including working professionals, can fit the degree to their schedule and goals. We offer part- and full-time options, evening courses and a capstone that can be spread over two summers.
Faculty Who Inspire & Empower
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Students in Action
Alumna Christina Ribbens spent her final semester in the program interning at the National Endowment for the Humanities on the Federal-State Partnerships team. This team works with state humanities councils to assist in procuring federal support for local-level initiatives. Ribbens chose our program because she knew Washington, DC, would be an ideal location to connect with humanities institutions.
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Take part in academic discovery, community engagement and personal growth through our Master of Arts in Engaged & Public Humanities to create a future where the humanities are at the forefront of social transformation.
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