History MA

The Department of History offers intense academic training in a supportive, close-knit, open-minded environment. The department has particular strength in Early Modern Societies, Race, Empire, and Nation, The Twentieth Century World, and Medicine, Disability and Science, but its small size also encourages contacts across standard disciplinary boundaries. Our students are doing research in the history of the Atlantic world, disability studies, public history, immigration history, gay and lesbian studies, and other emerging fields. Our graduates hold positions in universities, museums and libraries across the country. Learn how this degree will prepare you for employment.

General Curriculum

Required Core (3 credits)

HIS 500SEM - Doing History Credits: 3
or
HIS 501SEM - Historical Inquiry Credits: 3

Core Seminars (6 credits)

Select 2 courses in any combination according to your interests:

Research Seminar (3 credits)

Select 1:

HIS 6XX SEM - 600-level seminar 3 Credits

Elective & Culmination Experience (18 credits)

Electives (12-15 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Select at least 1 course outside of History/HIS department/major.
Select from all graduate level 500 and 600 level HIS courses to complete remaining elective credits.
Up to 6 credits of HIS 598 (Project) will be applied toward the degree.

Culminating Experience: Project (3-6 credits)

HIS 598TUT - Project for MA Students Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.