Overview

Courses related to this theme are offered by faculty members across the department, over a wide range of geographical regions and chronological periods. Coursework focuses on developing both the fundamentals of historiographical analysis and historical research methods.

Key facts

The MA is designed to be a generalist degree that can prepare students for a number of careers or for more advanced graduate work. Former graduates work in a variety of areas including secondary education, public history, library services, business and government positions.

The History graduate program at Lehigh University provides training for those seeking to teach Global, transnational US, Atlantic World, European, African, Middle Eastern or Latin American histories at the secondary or community college level, as well as for those who will continue on to more advanced graduate work and a career in research and college level teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Research

Readings in the History of the Atlantic World, 1500-1900

Readings in the History of Industrial America

Seminar in the History of American Industrial Technology

Techniques in Public History

Readings in Colonial American History

Readings in English History

Teaching History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bethlehem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Application Fee: US $75 which cannot be waived for any reason.
Transcripts: official or attested transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate programs attended. All transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes.
Essay/Statement of Purpose: a brief statement of career and research objectives. Essays should articulate clearly your experience and goals. Half a page to two pages is sufficient.
Test scores: official test scores sent from ETS to Lehigh. Scores must be current and valid. TOEFL scores expire after 2 years and expired scores WILL NOT be accepted. GRE test scores expire after 5 years.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49800 USD / year

≈ 49800 USD / year
Out-of-State

49800 USD / year

≈ 49800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

49800 USD / year

≈ 49800 USD / year

Living costs

Bethlehem

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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