A master’s degree in history can provide students like you with a background in many historical fields. At Marshall University in West Virginia, we can tailor our Master of Arts degree in History to fit what’s next for our students. Located in the College of Liberal Arts, the M.A. in History program has thirteen energetic faculty members, well versed in United States and world history subjects.
An M.A. in History in our College of Liberal Arts can be the background needed for your next employment.
Why Study for a Graduate Degree in History at Marshall?
The History M. A. degree provides students with a rigorous introduction to the graduate study of history. Small classes taught by a dedicated faculty afford students close supervision as they learn to research and write about the heritage of our country and others. Established in 1938, the history graduate program is one of the oldest at Marshall University and in the state of West Virginia.
During the last fifty years more than 300 Master of Arts degrees in history have been awarded. The History Department offers courses in American, European, Asian, Latin American, African American and Women’s history. Students are encouraged to take classes covering a wide range of times and places as they discover the topic for their thesis or the subjects they wish to prepare for comprehensive examinations.
An M.A. in history allows students to explore their interest in the study of history at the next level. For students who wish to pursue a Ph.D., or history master’s degree, it hones their academic skills and enhances their prospects for admission into the doctoral programs of their choice. Students with a master’s degree in history are also attractive candidates for admission into other graduate programs such as law and library science. In earning an M. A. in History, you will acquire the ability to:
These skills are always in high demand by employers in private and public sectors.
Career Outlook for History Majors
Students who hold an M.A. in History can work in many different fields in West Virginia and throughout the region. The wide-ranging and intensive education you’ll receive with an M.A. in History will prepare you for many different fields. Many jobs require you to do research which is one of the key parts of the master’s in history degree. (Median salary according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
Opportunities for History Graduates
The Marshall University history faculty are active scholars publishing books, writing articles for history journals and presenting work at national and international conferences. More importantly our faculty are committed to teaching you. Many of our history faculty have been recognized with teaching awards at Marshall University, in West Virginia and throughout the region.
A master’s degree in History provides student with a background in many different areas:
Many graduate students take advantage of internships in the University Archives and Special Collections to enhance their archival research skills and explore a possible career option. The History Department supports three of our graduate students with assistantships that provide tuition remission and a generous stipend.
Graduate students are also eligible for several scholarships and monetary awards for outstanding work. Funding is available for research expenses and travel to present work at academic conferences.
Students working on their Masters of Arts in History will also have the opportunity to work with the Clio App. Developed by Marshall University historians, Clio connects the public to nearby historical sites throughout the United States, giving the public a different view of U.S. History.
A master’s degree in history can lead you to what’s next. Alumni of the History program are employed around the country in fields such as law, city planning or teaching.