UMass Boston vs. Northeastern for a MA in History- HELP!

[shaboomshaboom]

Hi All!

 

I'm trying to decide between two schools for my masters in History (with a concentration in Public History): UMass Boston and Northeastern. I don't know much about the reputation of the schools, or the quality of their education...

If anyone knows ANYTHING about their history programs, or has any advice, please feel free to share

 

Thanks so much.

[Riotbeard]

I know one person at UMass Boston.  She is really smart with a really good project.  Not sure what that says about their program, but the only person I have met, I am confident will transition into a solid PhD program.

[shaboomshaboom]

Thanks for your reply! Good to know

[dr. t]

If money is not an issue, I would probably side with Northeastern on reputation alone.

 

I'm not sure quite how to phrase this, but why are you trying to decide between two schools knowing nothing about either their reputation or quality of education?

[shaboomshaboom]

If money is not an issue, I would probably side with Northeastern on reputation alone.

 

I'm not sure quite how to phrase this, but why are you trying to decide between two schools knowing nothing about either their reputation or quality of education?

Good question. I plan on working in Boston, so I want to go to school there... both schools have placements, and really focus on getting the students acquainted with the public history world in Boston, so I think it would be beneficial.

Also I should specify, I know about the reputations of the schools in GENERAL, but not specifically for their history departments. 

[nescafe]

I know a fair amount about one of these Programs. Feel free to PM me if you are still considering either of them.

[HistThrift]

I'm sure I'm less knowledgeable on this topic than others, but UMass Boston has a solid public history program -- I'd recommend it.