MA History at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in History has an Academic Track for those heading toward a PhD or advanced scholarship, and a Professional Track for teachers and others needing advanced historical knowledge. The programme is organized around five themes including global connections, health, science and environment, and race, citizenship and migration.

What you will study

30 credits with a grade of B or higher and an oral examination. Professional Track: three field seminars, two theme seminars, one directed reading, 12 elective credits (optional 6-credit thesis). Academic Track: Core Seminar (HIS 524/525), two field seminars, two theme seminars, one directed reading, 9 elective credits (optional thesis).

Career pathways

Social studies teaching, research and writing careers, higher education, and doctoral study.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in History or equivalent with minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in history courses (provisional admission possible for MA study below this); two letters of recommendation for MA; 12-page writing sample; English proficiency for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 overall with no subsection below 6, or TOEFL 80 for MA; additional Graduate School requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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