Program Questions
Why should I apply for the M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities (ENPH)?
The M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities (ENPH) will deepen your knowledge of the humanities while helping you develop the skills and creative vision to apply them out in the world. The program offers academic and professional rigor, flexibility, and hands-on mentoring—everything you need to succeed in the public humanities and related fields. You’ll learn how to leverage the humanities in dynamic environments that address contemporary issues like the climate crisis, global health threats, artificial intelligence, big data, and cultural division and diversity.
What kind of careers can I have with an M.A. in ENPH?
The ENPH degree opens up numerous career paths, some in traditional public humanities roles (arts organizations, museums, etc.) and others in non-profits, government, industry, educational associations and institutions, and in corporate environments. Examples include: Coordinator/Project Manager; Digital Marketing Content Writer; Editor/Content Manager; Publications Manager; Public Policy Researcher; Media Manager; Operations Coordinator; Curator; Outcomes Project Director; Member Engagement Specialist; Research Associate, and many more.
What are the degree requirements?
- 30 total credits
- Four 3-credit core courses.
- Four 3-credit elective courses in a disciplinary or interdisciplinary area chosen from across the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
- Two 3-credit mentored Internship courses and/or a Field Research Project.
- A capstone project that integrates the student’s humanities scholarship with the internships or field research projects, designed to reach a public audience.
For more information, visit our Curriculum page. Visit our Courses page to read our course descriptions.
What is the program’s class size and culture?
The M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities admits between ten and twenty students per year with a student to faculty ratio of 2:1. Our goal is to carefully mentor students as they pursue their individual paths. The culture of ENPH is collaborative and experiential. We encourage all of our students to think outside the box and imagine new ways of doing humanities scholarship.
What is the timeline to finish the program?
The ENPH Program offers full-time and part-time options. See our Curriculum page for more details. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters and a summer. Part-time students complete the program in four semesters, plus two summers.
How long has the program been around?
We admitted our inaugural class in the Fall of 2021! However, we have been planning and developing the program since 2015 and offered a non-credit certificate that students praised for its effectiveness.
Where are you located?
The M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities is located on Georgetown University’s Main Campus at 37th and O St, NW in Washington DC.
Our location puts us in close proximity to hundreds of humanities and humanities-oriented organizations such as: the Smithsonian Institution; the Folger Shakespeare Library; the Shakespeare Theatre; the Library of Congress; HumanitiesDC; the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Humanities Alliance.
How much will it cost to complete the M.A. in ENPH?
For the 2024-2025 AY, the cost is approximately $2,550 per credit plus living expenses. For exact figures and updated costs, please visit the Tuition & Fees page.
Do you offer scholarships or research assistant positions?
Yes! We do offer merit based scholarships to applicable students. There are also many research assistantships and other part-time positions available on campus.
Admissions Questions
When do I need to submit my application?
Our priority deadline is January 15. The application fee for 2024 is waived for students who meet this deadline. After the priority deadline, there was a $90 fee for all applications. For international students, the deadline to submit applications is on March 1. For domestic students, the deadline to submit applications is April 1.
What are the application requirements?
- Academic Statement of Purpose (500 words)
- Transcripts (including Translations, and Evaluations)
- Official Recommendations (2)
- English Proficiency: TOEFL / IELTS (if required)
- Application Fee ($90, waived for applications submitted by January 15, 2025)
Detailed information can be found on our Admissions and Aid page.
Do prospective students need to submit GRE scores?
For the purposes of diversity and inclusion, the ENPH program waives requirements for the GRE. Please see the Admissions and Aid page for application requirements.
How do I apply?
Once you have the application requirements ready for submission, visit the Application Page to begin your journey with the M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities!
Need More Information?
Is there someone I can talk to about the program and the application process?
Absolutely! You can reach us by Telephone: (202) 687-1225 or by email: publichumanities@georgetown.edu
Where can I find the M.A. in Engaged & Public Humanities on Social Media?
Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube @GeorgetownENPH .