Master of Arts [M.A] [History] From Columbus State University

The core of the degree is designed to help degree candidates become proficient at advanced historical research methods and writing. The general degree program, as opposed to a concentration, allows degree candidates to choose broadly from the department?s course offerings in U.S., global, and military history while benefiting from the department?s strengths in race, social, and cultural history. Up to six credits of elective coursework are available to students outside of the history department.

The Master of Arts with a major in History program is delivered through content courses (5000 level HIST U/G courses) and graduate seminars (7000 level courses). In addition to general coursework, degree candidates will have the option to complete an advanced research project by producing a thesis in their final year. Language proficiency, whether through traditional languages or GIS, is required.

Learning Outcomes

History students at the masters level should display both a grasp of mayor historical events on a global scale as well as a more detailed knowledge of these and other events and people within an area of specialization such as the United States, Latin America, Asia, etc.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Arts with a major in History is a professional degree program that allows students to pursue their interest in history in any area of concentration within the department?s course offerings. The core of the degree is designed to help degree candidates become proficient at advanced historical research methods and writing. The general degree program, as opposed to a concentration, allows degree candidates to choose broadly from the department?s course offerings in U.S., global, and military history while benefitting from the department?s strengths in race, social, and cultural history. Up to six credits of elective coursework are available to students outside of the history department.