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MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY (M.A.)

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

West Chester University

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in History at WCU provides students with a broad base for teaching excellence, a platform for studies leading to the Ph.D., and best of a liberal arts education including highly trained written and oral communication, research, and analytical skills for professions in both the public and private sectors. Students in the MA program take courses in United States, European, or World/Comparative history and may take up to six semester hours in a discipline related to history (i.e. Anthropology, English, Philosophy, etc., with permission of the graduate coordinator). The M.A. in History offers two tracks: a thesis or a non-thesis program. The non-thesis option is designed for students who desire more content courses as background for their own teaching, further academic work, or personal enrichment. The thesis option is designed for students who wish to conduct original research at the Master's level. Our graduates have gone on to a variety of Ph.D. programs in the United States and abroad.

Program Key Stats

$1298.9
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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

International applicants are required to meet the standard admission requirements and applications requirements. In addition, some programs require additional credentials such as GRE/GMAT scores, resumes, and additional letters of recommendation

Career Options

  • Archivist
  • COO and Director of Programs
  • College/University Professor
  • Communications Associate
  • Digital Curator
  • Executive Director
  • Filmmaker
  • Government

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