MA History at University of Colorado Boulder

Historians study the past, in all of its complexity, to better understand our contemporary world and the forces that created it. Historians analyze change over time, and they use archival and other primary-source evidence to build interpretations that explain change and put it into context. In seeking to understand historical subjects on their own terms, and by appreciating the diverse perspectives of past actors, students of history develop empathy even as they rigorously engage with the ethical dimensions of past human decisions and actions.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 24 credit hours  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

With the approval of a student's academic advisor and the endorsement of the department's director of graduate studies, a maximum of 6 credit hours of upper-division (4000-level) undergraduate history coursework may be counted toward the MA degree. Sample listed courses: HIST 5106 Graduate Colloquium in United States History ("To 1865" and "Since 1865"); HIST 5012 Graduate Colloquium in European History ("To 1789" and "Since 1789"); HIST 5129 Colloquium in Modern Asian History ("South Asia" and "East Asia").

Career pathways

Students wishing to pursue graduate work in history leading to candidacy for an advanced degree should carefully read the master's degree requirements section carefully.

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