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MA in History

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Illinois Springfield

Program Overview

The M.A. in History emphasizes the development of analytical research skills necessary for studying the past. The curriculum focuses on the comprehension and appraisal of historiographical perspectives and debates, the methodologies and practices of research in primary sources, and the development of skills necessary for the interpretation of the past for a public audience.

Program Key Stats

$681 (Per credit hour)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Online Application for Admission, Personal and Academic Statement;Application for Admission, Official Bachelor degree transcript(s) in English; English language proficiency; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.0; FINANCIAL VERIFICATION need to submit a bank or government statement; PASSPORT/VISA.

Career Options

  • Public history and secondary teaching
  • Business and industry
  • Research assistant
  • Paralegal or legal assistant
  • Political campaign manager
  • Museum curators
  • Archiving

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