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

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History View 607 other Masters in History in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9888 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

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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