History MA

Total Units Required: 30

A collection of historical letters and photos of a soldier.

The Master of Arts in History appeals to students intending to pursue doctoral studies at other institutions, teachers wishing to enhance their content knowledge, and individuals simply seeking a more advanced study of the past. Going substantially beyond their undergraduate coursework, MA students challenge themselves to deepen their knowledge about the origins and development of peoples in the past and to enhance their research and writing skills. Graduates of the MA program are equipped to make significant and independent contributions to the field of history and practice skills relevant in a variety of professional careers, including as secondary teachers, college or university professors, journalists, and historians in government and private agencies.