Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in History program teaches students to explore, analyze, and assess the past. The program emphasizes historical research and writing, enabling students to create their scholarly works with archival and digital sources. It also teaches historical methodology and historiography, allowing students to participate in the scholarly community. The program offers global coverage, invites students to understand diverse cultures and peoples, and offers a broad range of topical focuses from war and society to race and gender. The program prepares graduates for entrance to doctoral programs or employment at public history institutions, community colleges, and other fields.
Students pursuing the M.A. in History may enroll in either the Standard Program or the Thesis Program. Program faculty designed the Standard Program for teachers and those seeking work in government or the private sector and the Thesis Program for those aspiring to apply to a Ph.D. program.
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in History program teaches students to explore, analyze, and assess the past. The program emphasizes historical research and writing, enabling students to create their scholarly works with archival and digital sources. It also teaches historical methodology and historiography, allowing students to participate in the scholarly community. The program offers global coverage, invites students to understand diverse cultures and peoples, and offers a broad range of topical focuses from war and society to race and gender. The program prepares graduates for entrance to doctoral programs or employment at public history institutions, community colleges, and other fields.
Students pursuing the M.A. in History may enroll in either the Standard Program or the Thesis Program. Program faculty designed the Standard Program for teachers and those seeking work in government or the private sector and the Thesis Program for those aspiring to apply to a Ph.D. program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- Complete at least 20 hours of undergraduate coursework in History.
- Complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words describing your interest in studying History at EMU and how the MA in History will enable you to attain your career and/or educational goals.
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