Accelerated Public History M.A. Program

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4+1 Program Details

Earn your Public History M.A. alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years.

Degree Information

Graduate Program: Public History M.A.
Undergraduate Degree: History B.A. ; History Social Science Comprehensive B.S.; History 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement; Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement

Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 MA in Public History may take up to 9 hours of specified graduate level course work. These courses will count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Course Code Course Title Credits
HIST 801 America Interpreted 3 Credit Hours
HIST 848 Readings in American History 3 Credit Hours
HIST 849 Readings in World History 3 Credit Hours

  • 3.0 undergraduate GPA or higher

  • Submission of a letter of intent that describes the applicant’s interests and goals in obtaining a graduate degree

  • Submission of evidence of the writing and analytical skills necessary for graduate-level coursework

  • Provide at least two references