NMPW x TCU Internship in Applied History

Are you interested in exploring career options in history beyond the classroom? Do you want an immersive, hands-on experience in a museum setting? Then consider enrolling in Texas Christian University's new program in Applied History!

Students will have the opportunity to earn up to 9 hours of credit toward a History major or minor in this program that provides necessary context in the history of war and society and requisite skills in the discipline of history.

  • Fall 2023: Choose 3 credit hours from the following:
    • HIST 30663 War and Society
    • HIST 40643 Civil War & Reconstruction
    • HIST 40673 US 1941 to 1975
  • Spring 2024: Choose 3 credit hours from the following:
    • HIST 30663 War and Society: War in the Pacific
    • HIST 20003 Historian’s Craft

The following internship provides in-depth, on-the-job experience that will apply your knowledge to the field of Public History through exploring museum education, archives, and collections.

  • Summer 2024: Applied Work at the National Museum of the Pacific War
    • HIST 30073 Internship in Public History

The National Museum of the Pacific War provides hands-on opportunities for students interested in the museum field. As an intern, you will:

  • Gain valuable hands-on experience in three key areas of museum studies and public history by working three weeks in museum education, archives, and collections
  • Hone your historical research and writing skills
  • Have the opportunity to attend workshops that offer career insights and behind-the-scenes access

2024 Summer Schedule:

  • May 27th-August 3rd
  • 10 weeks long
  • 40 hours a week
  • Some nights and weekends

Internship in Applied History (Rotations in education, archives, and collections):

  • Week 1: Orientation, museum exploration, and portfolio-building workshop
  • Weeks 2-4: Rotation One
  • Weeks 5-7: Rotation Two
  • Weeks 7-10: Rotation Three

Experience Includes:

  • Developing and executing programs like living history, STEM activities, Summer Institute for Teachers, academic webinars, performances, and more
  • Processing archival materials for digitization
  • Processing artifacts from the backlogs
  • Research and writing

Application requirements:

  • Minimum of 6 credit hours in History selected from the list above.
  • Cover letter explaining your interests in History and how course work has prepared you for the internship.
  • Portfolio of 2-3 History assignments showing the quality of your work: research papers, podcasts, digital projects, primary source analysis essays, etc.
  • Letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
  • Submit all materials to the Department of History, 308 Reed Hall, by March 15, 2024.