M.A. History at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in History offers enriching coursework and directed research, preparing students for careers in the public and private sectors where research, critical thinking and writing skills matter. Concentrations are History of the Americas, World History to 1500, World History since 1500, and Digital Humanities/Public History.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: History | Duration: 33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

6 credits of core (Analysis of Historical Knowledge, Historical Research and Publication), 9 credits in a major field concentration, 6 credits of minor field, 6 credits of electives and 6 credits of thesis or additional coursework. A capstone portfolio replaces the comprehensive exam. Research areas include American, Ancient, Latin American and World History, Digital and Public History, Gender and Sexuality.

Career pathways

Public and private sector careers where research, critical thinking and writing skills are important.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Two letters of recommendation from academic sources; statement of purpose on historical and intellectual interests, proposed fields, goals and faculty fit; scholarly writing sample of no more than 15 double-spaced pages. GRE not required.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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