Overview

The History MA program offered at California State University, Fresno is designed to extend the competence of persons engaged in a wide variety of fields requiring a broad grasp of historical knowledge, techniques, and interpretation.

Within this degree program, students may choose to complete either a traditional track or a teaching option.

The traditional track, which offers both thesis and examination as possible culminating experiences, best satisfies the needs of those interested in public service, teaching at the community college level, or pursuing advanced graduate study in history.

The teaching option best satisfies the needs of those interested in enhancing their teaching of history primarily at the secondary level.

History is also one of the broadest and most universal of the humanities. Just as the personalities of individuals are shaped through the totality of their past experiences, so cultures and institutions also develop in time.

The study of history can help students understand themselves and their culture better and develop a more tolerant and humane spirit toward others. In this way, as in so many others, a knowledge of the past can help all of us meet the problems of today with greater understanding and compassion.

Student Opportunities

Students of history are engaged in a journey through time in which they can witness and compare the development of a variety of cultures and the interrelations between people in many different circumstances.

Through the study of past events, history provides a great storehouse of experience by which the theories of the other social sciences can be tested.

And through its analysis of the development of institutions and cultures, it provides one of our best tools for understanding social phenomena.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Republics of Latin America

Final Student Teaching Seminar - Social Sciences

American History

Western Civilization

Colonial Americas

Historical Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card

English language proficiency

Original or certified copies of all university transcripts with literal English translation. Any coursework presented after an offer of admission is made will not be considered for credit

Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study

A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport

Three Letters of Recommendation (if applicable)

Official admission test score report (GRE* or GMAT*) - if applicable

Additional Documentation (if required by the department)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8064 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

All out-of-state, non-resident, and international students will be charged Non-Resident Tuition Fees at $444.00 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees.

Living costs

California

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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