Master of Arts in History

The Department of History at California State University San Marcos offers an innovative graduate degree that combines advanced historical studies with media and technology skills as applied to the research, the presentation, and the preservation of history. The graduate degree is designed to prepare students for the modern world of historical research, writing, and teaching. Our degree furnishes students with the opportunity to pursue a traditional Master of Arts degree in History while gaining experience in using new technological advances that are revolutionizing the field. Students may tailor their coursework to their individual historical interests and technological needs. Additionally, the program provides opportunities for internships and experience teaching history in the college classroom.

Applicants to the Master’s Program in History must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in history or allied field from an accredited university with at least four upper-division courses in history.

Overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate major

Satisfy English Language Proficiency Requirement for admission purposes with one of the following:

TOEFL score of 80 iBT

IELTS overall band score of 6.0, writing score no lower than 6.0 and no section score below 5.5

Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE)–certificate awarded with a Cambridge English score of 180 or higher.

Duolingo score of 110

Deadline for submission: Applications for Fall admission are due no later than March 15. Applications for Spring admission are due no later than November 15.