Overview

The Master of Arts in History at Missouri State University offers a broad curriculum that allows students to specialize in numerous different fields in both U.S. and world history. Students may also supplement their history training with a secondary education sub-track. In addition, our program offers both thesis and non-thesis graduation options.

Graduate degree career options and paths include:

Archivist
Government historian
Intelligence specialist
Lawyer
Lecturer or professor position
Library science

Museum curator

Learning outcomes for the history graduate program

Students will develop an understanding of historiography, the historical method, and history as an academic discipline.
Students will develop advanced knowledge in one or more scholarly fields in the study of history.
Students will utilize theories and methods appropriate for graduate research in the study of history.
Students will demonstrate critical thinking, analytical, and interpretive skills appropriate for graduate research in history.
Students will communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Historiography and Historical Methods

Ancient History Research Seminar

American History Research Seminar

European History Research Seminar

World History Research Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Curriculum Vitae: Applicants must include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV). This document should include a list of the applicant’s degree(s) as well as their GPA for each of their qualifications.
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Three Letters of Recommendationtheir letter of recommendation directly to the applicant’s file.
Writing sample
Evidence of Teaching Certification (if applicable):

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuiton fees: $8,850

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Graduate degree career options and paths include:

Learning outcomes for the history graduate program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

Scholarships Information

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