Overview
Key facts
The MA in History program at Sam Houston State University presents a truly unique learning experience in higher education, with an innovative curriculum that encourages and enriches the professional career goals of our scholars.
Learning outcomes
Our student base includes aspiring young professionals interested in secondary teaching, professional programs, the military, civil service, public history, and two-year college faculty positions, as well as students who plan to continue their graduate studies in history onward to the Ph.D.
We offer graduate degrees in history through three primary delivery options. Students may complete a degree entirely online through the award-winning SHSU Online, entirely on campus through traditional seminar courses at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville and at The Woodlands Center, or through a hybrid model that mixes online and campus courses.
Accreditation
The Specialists degree in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to ensure high quality school psychology training and services.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- United States History Sn 1876
- United Stated history to 1876
- World History to 1500
- World History since 1500
- Independent Study
- The Historian's Craft
- Applied Public History
- Mesoamerican History
- African Civilizations to 1800
- History of East Africa
- War & Revolution in China
- Colonial Southeast Asia
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
30-36 SCH
Delivered
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 292 other Masters in Ancient History in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate Application: The Graduate Application is an institutional application required by SHSU. Students must provide biographical and educational information and information relevant to determining State of Texas residency.
- Application fee: An application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.
- Transcripts documenting all prior degrees.*
- Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant’s academic and professional potential.
- Statement of Intent: Applicants should submit a written statement explaining why they wish to pursue an MA in History.
- An academic writing sample demonstrating the applicant’s ability to advance an argument in professional prose.
- Completion of at least eighteen semester credit hours in history at the undergraduate level. Courses from other disciplines may be counted toward this requirement if they had a strong historical focus.
Tuition Fee
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International
21840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
21840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
9600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 320 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Huntsville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for History.
Available Scholarships
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