Master of Art in History

The M.A. degree requires a total of 30 credit-hours, which takes about four semesters. All M.A. students have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics, including global history, local history, and public history. All students must take HIstory 512: Topics in World History; History 540: Historical Methods; and, for students focusing on U.S. History, History 505: U.S. History 1860 to the Present. In addition to these required courses, students may also take up to nine credits of 400-level courses in history or in related disciplines. This could include, for instance, historical geography and internships at museums and historical societies. students have two options for the M.A. degree: either a thesis (Plan A) or a professional paper (Plan B). Students who follow the thesis option must complete a minimum of 10 credits of History 590: Thesis. Students who follow the professional paper option must complete a maximum of 6 credits of History 575: Professional Paper.

A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs. B average or higher from your undergraduate study (3.0/4.0 GPA, or equivalent).

English Proficiency for Graduate Applicants:

Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT): 80

Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 550

IELTS: 6.5

PTE Academic: 54

Application Deadlines: January 15 – Fall ; November 1 – Spring