Master of Arts in History- Urban Historical Studies

The Urban Historical Studies specialization combines historical approaches with those of the social sciences in studying urban processes, organizations, and society. It is designed to meet the needs of students who intend to enter the interdisciplinary Urban Studies PhD program or a similar program after completion of the Master of Arts degree. A thesis is required in this specialization.The Department of History offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs that prepare students for careers in teaching, in historical research, and in archives, historical agencies, museums, libraries and government. The Department offers a wide array of geographically, chronologically and thematically defined courses. At the master’s level, the Department offers four options: (a) a general degree in History; (b) a specialization in Public History for those interested in areas such as museum work, archival administration and historic preservation; (c) a coordinated Master of ArtsMaster of Library and Information Science degree program; (d) a specialization in Urban Historical Studies for students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Urban Studies or in Urban History. The Department of History offers master's programs that prepare students for careers in teaching, in historical research, and in archives, historical agencies, museums, libraries and government.

To be considered for admission, an applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements: An undergraduate minor or 18 credits in history or equivalent preparation. Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant\u2019s scholastic achievement and potential. A sample of the applicant\u2019s written work that demonstrates their ability to conduct historical research and/or the ability to analyze critically the work of others. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 \u2013 120, IELTS - 6.5 \u2013 9.0.