Master of Arts in History - American History

Our two-year, 30-credit master's degree offers three major areas of study—American, European and globalinternational history—through three flexible tracks of study: thesis, non-thesis with a minor and non-thesis without a minor. This graduate history program is well-suited for students who wish to go on to pursue a Ph.D. or secondary-school teachers interested in increasing their content knowledge. An M.A. degree in history from Duquesne will also provide you with the critical knowledge you’ll need to prepare for a career in a wide variety of professional fields—from law, policy and business to government, academia and work with NGOs. The Department of History has exciting opportunities for graduate students, including access to leading scholars, diverse coursework, internship opportunities, a graduate lounge and research and conference funding. We also offer financial assistance, including tuition awards, scholarships and graduate assistantships.

Official transcripts recording all baccalaureate work, along with degree, from an accredited undergraduate college or university. If you are currently taking classes, please submit your transcript once grades are posted. Note: If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.Three confidential letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic studies or professional work.A brief (2-3 page) personal statement explaining your educational and/or professional experience thus far, your academic interests, the reason why you are pursuing graduate studies at Duquesne, and your career goals. Public History applicants should mention any professional experience in the field, and History applicants should identify their geographical area of interest (American, European, or Global history). Please also indicate whether you are interested in departmental graduate assistantships, full or part-time study, and list any foreign language experience.An academic writing sample, not to exceed 25 pages (double-spaced).Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institutionA GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.