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The Master of Arts in History is designed to serve the needs of a variety of students, including those who plan to pursue a PhD, those wishing to improve their proficiency as secondary school teachers, and those who seek to enrich their intellectual lives. In addition to the General MA program, Public History and Accelerated Undergraduate to Graduate tracks are offered.
Students are served by departmental members whose areas of research include classical history, early Christianity, African history, American cultural and social history, local history, the South, the American Civil War, the American frontier, women and gender roles, Asian history, Middle-Eastern history, twentieth-century mass movements, Nazism and anti-Semitism in Central Europe, Latin American history, and European history, as well as other areas.
A bachelor’s degree in History (or an equivalent). A 3.25 GPA in all upper-division history courses taken as an undergraduate student. The GRE is not required for admission to this program. A Statement of Purpose (maximum of two pages) describing personal goals and objectives in seeking a graduate degree in history. Three letters of recommendation from former professors who can address the applicant’s ability to undertake graduate-level history courses. A substantial academic writing sample between 2000 and 5000 words illustrating the applicant’s ability to engage in historical research and analysis. Acceptable writing samples may include a chapter from an honors thesis, a conference paper, or a term paper. A minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; 91 Internet-based in TOEFL ; or 7.0 IELTS is required.
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