Master of Arts in History Program By Wayne State University |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

53,667 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Wayne State's master of arts in history is designed to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and goals. Our master's program offers small classes taught by full-time faculty who are committed to student success. Students select a major field from three areas: US, European, or World history. Master's coursework emphasizes basic historical and historiographical issues, research methodology, and career development. You will take several courses in your major field, as well as have the opportunity to take courses in other fields and customize the curriculum to your interests. As a capstone project, all master's students work closely with their primary advisor to conduct original research and write an essay or thesis of publishable quality. The 30-credit master's degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or up to six years of part-time study. Part-Time option for this program is also available.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Wayne State's master of arts in history is designed to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and goals. Our master's program offers small classes taught by full-time faculty who are committed to student success. Students select a major field from three areas: US, European, or World history. Master's coursework emphasizes basic historical and historiographical issues, research methodology, and career development. You will take several courses in your major field, as well as have the opportunity to take courses in other fields and customize the curriculum to your interests. As a capstone project, all master's students work closely with their primary advisor to conduct original research and write an essay or thesis of publishable quality. The 30-credit master's degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or up to six years of part-time study. Part-Time option for this program is also available.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
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305+

The Department normally considers only applicants whose undergraduate grade point is at least 3.00 overall and at least 3.25 in a minimum of eighteen semester credits in history and related subjects at the advanced undergraduate level. Applicants should have or be in the process of acquiring relevant foreign language preparation to enter the area in which they wish to study. The Department requires that all applicants submit a letter of intent, a research paper as evidence of writing skills, a copy of scores from the Graduate Record Exam general test (GRE average: 305 for verbal and quantitative and a score of at least 3.5 for analytical writing), at least two letters of recommendation from former instructors, and provide copies of transcripts from each college or university previously attended.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

25,975 USD
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International Students

53,667 USD
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Wayne State University is an SAT / ACT optional university for most of its undergraduate programs and has 13 schools and colleges, each is distinct and contributes uniquely to its field of focus, providing a place where general excellence turns into specific expertise. Undergraduate programs are offered in many areas.

Since 1915, Wayne State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States that provides accreditation to colleges and universities at the institutional level.

Undergraduate programs are available in the

·         Mike Ilitch School of Business    

·         College of Education

·         College of Engineering

·         College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts

·         Irvin D. Reid Honors College

·         College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

·         College of Nursing

·         Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Academic excellence and pioneering research are central to our mission and a primary reason students choose to attend Wayne State.

From medicine and mechanical engineering to graphic design and geology, Wayne State faculty members are renowned for innovation and expertise in their fields, crafting hands-on curricula to take students out of the classroom and into the real world.

Wayne State increasingly is known for interdisciplinary research in areas such as health sciences and disparities, the environment, entrepreneurship and data analytics, human services and education, manufacturing, language and the arts. The university makes a measurable impact in its neighborhood and around the world. 

Our scholarship opportunities:

Scholarships upto 6000 USD

Deadline: December 1

Requirements: SAT / ACT score, GPA above 3.0


#YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program

50% scholarships for international students to study in the U.S.

Link: https://forms.wayne.edu/5b9924d203841/

Deadline: February 1

The Graduate School at Wayne State University advances graduate education and cultivates a supportive environment for research, scholarly activities and other creative endeavors that are integral to successful graduate students, faculty members and programs. It assures the quality and integrity of graduate programs and monitors the academic requirements for Ph.D. degrees, specific master’s degrees and graduate certificates.

The Graduate School administers and regulates funds that support graduate studies and disseminates information related to graduate programs and policies. The school hosts the Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium, encouraging postdoctoral fellows, doctoral and master’s students to share their research experiences across disciplines. Professional development seminars on topics such as the academic job search and career choices for students in the humanities are regularly offered, and assistance is available for doctoral students and postdocs interested in exploring careers beyond academia.

Wayne State’s designation within the classification of research universities with very high research activity is reflective of a deep commitment to excellence in graduate education, relevance in academic curriculum, and leadership in research and scholarship. Accordingly, the Graduate School is committed to the highest standards of academic performance and ethical behavior.

Graduate programs are offered in the

·         Mike Ilitch School of Business

·         College of Education

·         College of Engineering

·         College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts

·         School of Information Sciences

·         College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

·         Law School

·         School of Medicine

·         College of Nursing

·         Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

 Some of the places where are students work are  AT&T, General Motors, Quicken Loans, IBM, Comerica Bank, Beaumont, Ford Motors, Chrysler, Amazon, Facebook, United Parcel Services, Delta Airlines, Aerostar, Yazaki and more

 

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