Overview

Key Features

Within this Department of History MA degree program from Portland State University, depending upon their interests and preparation, students complete one of two required tracks (Thesis or Examination). In most cases, a student’s program of study will relate to a field represented by one of our permanent tenure-line faculty members whose specialties are listed on the Department’s website. In addition to these specialized areas of study, the Department also offers curricular concentrations in Public and World History.

The PSU Department of History emphasizes the mastery of advanced knowledge in a variety of specific fields of history. Students develop research skills in data management, analysis, and interpretation. They learn to ask questions, document processes, and communicate clear and persuasive arguments. The program also emphasizes working in diverse environments and building a culturally competent, inclusive and empathetic worldview. The Department partners with several local institutions, including the Oregon Historical Society, to offer internships and specified training opportunities. The Department’s World History concentration allows for the exploration of thematic interests across time and space.

Career opportunities:

Students completing the program find work in a wide variety of fulfilling jobs and careers. Possible career paths include education, administration, government, business, and law, among so many others. The Department website includes an ever-growing list of potential vocations and career resources for its graduates.

The Public History concentration and the Department’s internship opportunities provide skills, background, and contacts for government and public service work as well as careers in journalism, editing, and fundraising and development. These programs notably prepare students for careers in museums, libraries, archives and many other institutions.

For those students with the interest and preparation for further advanced study, the Department has a strong track record of placement into competitive Ph.D. programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History

Reading Colloquium (a directed readings course on a particular topic)

Research Seminar (an in-depth research-based exploration of a particular topic)

Thesis (the culmination of the Thesis track)

Examination (the culmination of the Examination track)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts
Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8712 USD / year

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In-State

5904 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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