Overview

The History program offered by Florida Gulf Coast University involves a comprehensive view of the past that enables students to better understand a range of complex historical events, issues and debates in a global context.

The M.A. degree offers three fields of study: U.S. History, State, Local & Public History and World History.

Career

The program prepares students for positions as educators, researchers, communicators and community advocates as well as for doctoral programs in history and related subjects.

Graduates with M.A. in History from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Evaluate and deconstruct a range of historical texts.

Conduct advanced historical research and scholarship, using relevant resources and databases that will foster continuing enquiry.

Engage in historical research and apply that research in writing.

Analyze and evaluate historical texts, including primary and secondary sources, in a complex manner.

Demonstrate knowledge of historical theories and philosophies through their own writing and research.

Analyze various ethical and professional issues that emanate from historical scholarship.

Use the intellectual tools necessary for leadership and participation in global civic culture.

Our program equips students with the skills to think critically, communicate effectively and practice history in the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography

American Colonial History

Revolutionary America

US 1800-1860

Civil War and Reconstruction

US History since 1929

Gilded Age/Progressive Era

US in the Cold War

Modern Florida

American Diplomatic History

American Immigration History

American Military History

Women in American History

African-American History to 1865

World History Courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Myers Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

FGCU graduate application

Official academic transcripts from every college or university attended

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Two letters of recommendation from past professors or mentors

Writing sample (3,000 words or more)

Personal statement of interest in pursuing a graduate degree in history (2-3 pages)

At least 15 credits in history related coursework from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23418 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23418 USD / year

≈ 23418 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6714 USD / year

≈ 6714 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Career

Graduates with M.A. in History from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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