Overview

With distinctive classes led by talented faculty, this program is perfect for social studies and history teachers who wish to enhance their teaching, as well as students who wish to continue their studies at the graduate level. We partner with a number of area museums to offer internships that build your network and develop your research skills.

As a history student, you’ll work with nationally and internationally renowned faculty scholars to advance your historical knowledge and analytical skills. You’ll learn regional history at local museums and historical societies. You can take a diverse array of graduate classes, both in person and online, while choosing between thesis and non-thesis options to complete your degree.

Career Paths

A History master’s degree from Purdue University Northwest prepares you for further graduate study and for many different careers, including:

History teacher

Law, public policy and government service professions

Archivist, curator or librarian

Programme Structure

In this History program, you’ll:

Learn how to think like a historian
Develop advanced analytical and interpretive skills by examining historical sources
Expand your writing and verbal communication skills
Advance your abilities to research questions and find answers
Contextualize and understand complex historical events and their connections to today

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hammond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Exam or GRE (at the discretion of the department) may be required. The GRE is mandated for students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0/4.0.
An undergraduate History major or a strong minor.
Completion of the application process (submission of official transcripts of all undergraduate work, three recommendations, a 300 to 500-word essay on why the student wishes to attend graduate school (statement of purpose) and a completed on-line application form). The student may take as many as 12 credits in a temporary (non-degree graduate) or post-baccalaureate status prior to being admitted to the program.

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

12349 USD / year

≈ 12349 USD / year
Out-of-State

8508 USD / year

≈ 8508 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5619 USD / year

≈ 5619 USD / year

Living costs

Hammond

United States

1012 - 1638 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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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