Overview

The History program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is designed so graduate students can prepare themselves in an area of expertise that best meets their interests and needs. Areas of expertise may be defined by broad themes, topics, chronology or geography. Courses are chosen by you, giving you the ability to personalize your degree and align it with your career goals.

Features

Through the study of current trends in history, you'll examine the emergence of history as a profession, major subfields in the discipline, methodologies and models currently influencing the work of historians, and dominant issues historians are looking at today. The program is rooted in small reading and discussion seminars, allowing you to learn from experts in the field as well as students who, like you, are interested and passionate about the world of history.

Whether your professional goals are related to research, teaching or public service, our supportive, expert faculty combined with a rigorous, experiential curriculum will prepare you well for a successful and rewarding career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Readings in Area of Thesis

Current Trends in History

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30 (requires thesis) or 33 (no thesis)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eau Claire, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate application.

The required application fee.

Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended.

A letter of intent stating, as precisely as possible, your special area of interest in history as well as career goals and expectations.

Three letters of recommendation from professionals who are familiar with your past work and potential to do graduate work. These letters also may be used for applying for graduate assistantships and fellowships.

A research paper or a writing sample of at least 10 pages in length.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

A minimum of 24 semester credits of undergraduate history. The department strongly recommends at least 30 semester credits.

Completion of an undergraduate research seminar involving the writing of a major research paper.

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

19245 USD / year

≈ 19245 USD / year
Out-of-State

19245 USD / year

≈ 19245 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9285 USD / year

≈ 9285 USD / year

Living costs

Eau Claire

United States

1172 - 1943 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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Overview

Features

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Eau Claire

Funding

Scholarships Information

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