The Department of History offers courses leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in History and the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary studies with a Concentration in History.
History, M.A.
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About
Our graduate faculty has expertise in a variety of geographical and thematic areas. Students pursuing the MA in History may focus on one of several specializations that include American, Borderlands, World (Middle East, Asia, and Europe), Atlantic World, Race & Ethnicity, Women & Gender, Labor, Latin America, and Religion and Military History.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Readings in U.S. History prior to 1877
- Readings in U.S. History after 1877
- Readings of the History of the West
- Readings in U.S. History Special Topics
- Readings in Medieval/Early Modern European History
- Readings in Modern European History
- Readings in European History – Special Topics
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 12 months
- Credits 36 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Minimum of 12 hours of upper division and 9 hours of lower division History coursework.
- Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).
Tuition Fee
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15196 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7598 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
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