MA World War II Studies at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Through advanced interdisciplinary study in the Master of Arts program in World War II, you explore the causes and effects of World War II; the global nature of the conflict; the evolution of governance and political systems; and human responses to conflict, violence and genocide. Program coursework also helps you contextualize current events through study of the war's historical, political and cultural legacies.

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (WWS 597) Required Core (12 credit hours) WWS 561 Decision Points I (3) WWS 562 Decision Points II (3) WWS 563 The Lived Experience of World War II (3) WWS 566 World War II Today (3) Electives or Research (9 credit hours) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) HST 454 History of Genocide (3) or WWS 564 The Global War (3) WWS 460 World War II (3) or HST 460 World War II (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) WWS 597 Capstone (3) Additional Curriculum Information Students should refer to the academic unit for the approved electives and research course list.

Career pathways

Graduates have the fundamental training needed for careers in research, teaching, public history, government service and a host of other positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Students from any field who demonstrate potential are considered for admission. Competitive applicants typically have a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate coursework. Applicants with a lower GPA might still be accepted and should address lower GPAs in their personal statement. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts three letters of recommendation letter of intent or written statement written responses to unit-developed prompts resume proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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