586 Master's in History in North America

The History programme is offered at Louisiana State University.

The History course at Wilfrid Laurier University is part of the Tri-University Graduate Programme in History, a partnership of Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph.

The History (Public History) programme at Middle Tennessee State University is a premier M.A. degree designed for aspiring heritage professionals. This on-ground course offers specialised training in museum management and archives. Students benefit from expert mentoring and flexible evening classes over a standard duration.

With an M.A. in History from University of New Hampshire, you’ll gain an advanced understanding of how societies, cultures, economics, politics, science and arts of the past have shaped today’s world. The Master of Arts degree is highly flexible, so you can tailor your program to meet your needs.

The M.A. HIstory from Ohio University's History Department has two programs: a thesis option and a non-thesis option. The latter requires additional coursework and written comprehensive exams in lieu of a thesis.

The History M.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused programme delivered in person on the Lethbridge campus. Students can choose between a 24-month full-time track or a 48-month part-time study mode. This advanced degree combines intensive coursework with a substantial original thesis project.

The Department of History at Boston University offers the terminal master’s degree. Qualified candidates for admission will have majored in history or a closely related field.

The History program at University of Connecticut is designed to give general training at the graduate level in preparation for doctoral study or work in education, government service, law, or the private sector.

The Master of Arts degree program in History at Michigan State University is committed to helping students explore careers and secure fulfilling employment while they complete their degrees, and are glad to help coordinate internships for students both for professional experience and for course credit. 

The History M.A. at Florida State University offers advanced training in historical methods and research. This postgraduate programme, delivered in a public study mode, allows students to specialise in general history or public history. It provides a rigorous academic foundation for doctoral study or professional careers.

The History programme at Marquette University is a full-time Master of Arts degree designed to be completed over two years. This 30-credit course offers deep academic rigour in a Jesuit tradition. Students engage in advanced research and historiography, preparing for doctoral study or diverse professional careers in Milwaukee.

The History and Museum Studies program of Tufts University combines theory and practice by bringing together scholars of the Tufts History Department and professional experts in Tufts Museum Studies program.

The Religion and Cultures M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year postgraduate programme available through full-time study. This degree explores the intersection of global traditions and modern society. Students can choose between thesis or course-based streams to suit their specific academic and professional goals.

The History program of University of Massachusetts Amherst represents an extraordinary collaboration between the faculties of five distinguished campuses -- Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst -- and offers qualified students exceptional resources to pursue undergraduate and advanced study in history.

The M.A. in Heritage Studies at The University of the West Indies continues to create marketable graduates in the field, deepening and diversifying students' knowledge base in this area. Emphasis is placed on innovative types of experiential learning and management aspects of the industry.

The Master of Arts in History at West Chester University provides students with a broad base for teaching excellence, a platform for studies leading to the Ph.D., and best of a liberal arts education including highly trained written and oral communication, research, and analytical skills for professions in both the public and private sectors. 

The Archaeological Studies programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive M.A. curriculum. This public study mode course provides advanced training in archaeological methods and theory. Students engage in rigorous academic research and field projects, typically completing the degree requirements over two years.

Explore how the past has shaped the present and apply that knowledge to your future with this History program at the University of North Georgia.

One of the oldest, most prestigious academic programs of its kind in the United States, the History of Science, Medicine and Technology (HSMT) program at University of Wisconsin Madison draws together faculty members in History and in Medical History and Bioethics. 

History from California State University Los Angeles is designed for the attainment of a liberal-arts education appropriate to careers.