History
A study of history helps us understand how past events influenced what we are today. Learn from the past to create a brighter future.
History, Public History Concentration, B.S./B.A.
The History Department offers a broad and diverse program of historical study that emphasizes the value of historical thinking. In the classroom, you will study everything from ancient Egypt to the Soviet Union. Many classes include experiential learning that takes students into the community for hands-on experiences or that challenges students to role-play major events in history. Outside the classroom, you'll meet nationally known historians through the department's Strickland Scholars program and can study abroad on faculty-led programs to Scotland, Senegal, Vietnam, and other locales. You will also have access to a range of scholarships available only to History majors at MTSU.
The Concentration in Public History trains students to put their history skills to work in public-facing institutions such as museums, archives, cultural heritage sites, the National Park Service, and other institutions. Students will learn how to work in collaboration with communities to produce and present history for the broader public. Internships are available to offer hands-on experience for starting your career.
News Briefs
MTSU history students help enhance Nashville Holocaust Memorial tour experience
A dedicated group of history students from Middle Tennessee State University has undertaken a meaningful project to study and revise the public tour experience at the Nashville Holocaust Memorial.[ Read More ]
MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation, alumnus helping preserve Black history at Cemetery School [+VIDEO]
Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation is working closely with alumnus and retired administrator Vincent Windrow and the Friends of Cemetery School to help preserve one of the states only remaining Black schools built during segregation.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU history students help enhance Nashville Holocaust Memorial tour experience
A dedicated group of history students from Middle Tennessee State University has undertaken a meaningful project to study and revise the public tour experience at the Nashville Holocaust Memorial.[ Read More ]
MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation, alumnus helping preserve Black history at Cemetery School [+VIDEO]
Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation is working closely with alumnus and retired administrator Vincent Windrow and the Friends of Cemetery School to help preserve one of the states only remaining Black schools built during segregation.[ Read More ]
History, Public History Concentration, B.S./B.A.
MTSU graduates are hired by universities and school systems, historic sites, state agencies, private consulting firms, historical agencies, historic preservation organizations, exhibit design firms, Main Street programs, museums, archives, and planning commissions throughout the nation. Public historians work in a wide range of professional settings with public audiences of all ages.
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- National Park Service
- Tennessee State Library and Archives
- Belmont Mansion
- Rutherford County Archives
- Special Collections Research Center at North Carolina State University
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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Important Links for History Majors
MTSU offers a History teacher licensure program
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