Public History

Learn more about the History MA by watching this information session video
 

Satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate or graduate degree in History or a related field and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, or current enrollment in a graduate program in History or a related field.

Students currently enrolled in the MA program in History at CSI are eligible to complete the Advanced Certificate in Public History alongside their MA studies.

Students not enrolled in the MA program in History at CSI may apply for admission to complete the Public History Certificate by itself or simultaneously with the MA in History. Applicants for the Advanced Certificate in Public History should consult the timetable for admission for the MA program in History.
 

Graduate Application:

• Application

Transcripts:

Request official transcripts from all US institutions attended to be sent to CAS. International Transcripts (For those who studied outside of the U.S.) will need to be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or  Education Credential Evaluators (ECE).  The evaluation must be sent directly to CAS.  There's a link in the Academic History section of the application to order your official evaluation. 

Application Fee:

Submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.  The fee must be paid online via the CAS application system.  Applicants who are veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves, may obtain an application fee waiver.  Veteran applicants must submit proof of their Veteran/Military status (ie., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders).  Please send proof to graduateadmissions@csi.cuny.edu.  Once we receive your proof, we will issue a fee waiver.

Letter of Intent:

A single typed page, letter of intent, describing the applicant's relevant experience as well as the reason and motivation for applying for the Certificate.

Resume:

Current resume detailing all relevant past and present professional employment, experience, memberships, and related service.

Writing Sample

Academic or professional writing sample (such as an academic paper, professional report, exhibition, or grant proposal) of up to 25 pages. 

Letters of Recommendation:

Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation from professors, supervisors, or other mentors familiar with their achievements.

English Proficiency Examination:  The TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam is required of students for whom English is a second language.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum required score is 79 (Internet). For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the TOEFL website at www.ets.org. Our institutional code is 2778.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): We will only accept the academic exam scores. The minimum required score is 6.5 (overall band).  For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the IELTS website www.ielts.org.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum required score is 53. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the PTE website www.pearsonpte.com.
• Duolingo English Test: Minimum required score is 100. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the Duolingo website.