Overview

The innovative Public History program at North Dakota State University goes beyond traditional history studies, offering hands-on training in archival work, museum studies, collections management, historic preservation and more.

Key Facts

With opportunities to create exhibits, manage collections and complete real-world public history projects, you’ll graduate ready to enter diverse roles at historical societies, national parks, museums and beyond. Whether you’re aiming for employment or graduate school, NDSU’s public history degree provides the perfect blend of structure, flexibility and applied learning to help you transform your passion for history into a meaningful career.

Careers

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:

Records Manager
Grant Reviewers
Oral Historian

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Civilization

U.S. to 1877

Museum Work

Museum Collections Management

Historical Research and Writing

Archival Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

Modern History View 71 other Bachelors in Modern History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

To be considered for admission, all applicants should have an educational background in the core curriculum of laboratory science, mathematics, social science, and English

A secondary or high school grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects is recommended

The application for admission. A nonrefundable application fee will be collected through your online application upon submission

Request that official transcripts be sent directly from your institution to NDSU. If records are not in English, be sure to include a certified English translation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17268 USD / year

≈ 17268 USD / year
Out-of-State

14802 USD / year

≈ 14802 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9868 USD / year

≈ 9868 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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