History (M.A.)
The Department of History, Geography and Philosophy offers broad fields of study as well as a vibrant and collegial academic community to its graduate students.
The program prepares its graduates to enter a variety of fields including archival and museum work, government policy and research positions, publishing, teaching, and Ph.D. programs.
The Master of Arts in history offers courses in four areas -European, Latin American, Public, and United States history - as well as both thesis and non-thesis options.
The Public History concentration also includes a hands-on internship and allows for an expanded public history project such as a museum exhibit, historic preservation plan, or oral history collection.
History at UL Lafayette
History Harvest
Make an impact by working with the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s History Harvests. These community projects document history by cataloging historical items like documents, photographs, and letters to an online collection. Recent projects have worked to preserve French-speaking heritage in Louisiana, share immigrant and refugee stories, and document current events in the community.
Museum on the Move
Public history graduate students outfit a vintage Airstream trailer with an interpretive exhibit that hits the road to take history directly out of the classroom and to the public.
Special Collections
Advance your research through on-campus resources including the , the , and countless .
Internships
Gain hands-on training in a real-world setting through internship opportunities. Internships are available both locally and out-of-state through museums, archives, and historical societies.