Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Engaged & Public Humanities curriculum combines a foundation in theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for meaningful work. You’ll complete core courses, electives, a mentored internship or a public humanities report (an in-depth analytical report) and a capstone. Designed for flexibility, the program offers full- and part-time options.
Degree requirements
The M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities requires 30 credits, including core and elective courses, a mentored internship and a capstone project.
Core courses
You will complete four core courses worth 12 credits to gain a solid understanding of the engaged and public humanities, including related theories, methods, ethical questions and practices.
- ENPH 5501: Introduction to Public Humanities: Theory, Methods, Ethics and Practice
- ENPH 5502: Culture and Communicating for the Public Sphere: Oral/Print/Digital Media
- ENPH 5503: Humanities in the World
- ENPH 5504: Digital Humanities in the Service of Public Humanities
Course highlight: Humanities in the World
This core course explores how the humanities intersect with professional practice and public life, emphasizing their vital role in advancing the common good. Each week, guest speakers will share insights from their careers, showcasing the many ways humanists contribute to society.
Humanities in the World examines the evolving landscape of the humanities workforce. You will engage with urgent challenges such as disinformation, artificial intelligence and cultural polarization, while gaining hands-on experience through interviews, site visits and skill-building activities that prepare you for a meaningful, sustainable career.
Electives
You’ll also choose four elective courses worth 12 credits that are tailored to your interests. Georgetown offers a variety of courses, spanning museum studies, public policy, African American and women’s studies, law and more. You can choose the courses that help you expand your interests and explore your passions. For example, you may take a course in public policy, another in communication and then produce a social media campaign that highlights health disparities.
Experiential learning
Your academic studies will be complemented by either a mentored Engaged & Public Humanities internship or public humanities report and capstone project. Each project is an opportunity to explore your interests further and put your knowledge into practice through professional experience or original research.
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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. In our cohort model, you’ll engage with a community dedicated to exploring and applying the public humanities uniquely to enrich the learning experience.