Overview

Public historians provide an essential service to our society - the study and preservation of heritage. As a Public History major at Lewis University , you will prepare to work in this growing field - through local and regional history museums, government archives and national heritage sites, in roles including:

Historic preservation
Museum curatorship
Archival science
Oral history
Historic writing

Hands-on Experience

Our very own Lewis University Howard and Lois Adelmann Regional History Collection will provide you with an up-close-and-personal view of the work of public historians. This special collection , located in the Lewis Library, preserves the maps, photographs and other materials that document the creation of the Illinois & Michigan Canal . Through this on-campus opportunity and others, along with internships and workshops with other regional sites, historical artifacts and written works, you will be well prepared to help preserve our past and better inform our future.

Student Internship Opportunities Include:

Adelmann Regional History Collection
Gaylord Building Historic Site
The Joliet Area Historical Museum
Naper Settlement
And more!

Programme Structure

Courses include

The Muse of History: Global History through Museum Studies

The Deep History of Today: Global News and Global History

Global History and Culture

U. S. Urban History

A History of the U.S. Military
The American Presidency

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

international deadline six months before

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Application
Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
Secondary school completion certificate
English Proficiency exam scores
Copy of passport

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Out-of-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Hands-on Experience

Student Internship Opportunities Include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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