Master of Arts in History

Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in History should have some background in history, though not necessarily a BA in the subject. Our program prepares students for a wide variety of professions, including teaching, government service, museum management, and historic preservation, as well as further degree work in history, law, librarianship and business. The department encourages applications from individuals of any age interested in resuming their education.

Hold a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an accredited college or university or demonstrate completion of work equivalent to the baccalaureate or master’s degree given at CU Denver. Applicants whose credentials include studies or coursework at a College or University outside the USA (not taken as part of a semester abroad program) must include original transcripts and documentation in English (or certified English translation) of the transcript as evaluated by the CU Denver Office of International Affairs. Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better (“A” is equal to 4.0) or a 3.00 or better GPA in twelve (12) credit hours or more of a partially completed graduate level Master’s degree program. Applications from individuals who attended a College or University that does not issue grades or a GPA will be evaluated by the Graduate Program on a case-by-case basis.Two letters of recommendation (academic references are preferred) Official transcripts from every university you have attended previously Statement of purpose Writing sample Resume Test scores are optional