Overview
The skills obtained at the History (Comprehensive Option) program offered by the California State University Sacramento are valuable in many professions, especially to students interested in pursuing graduate study culminating in the doctorate in History, experienced teachers of history in public schools, students who wish to teach in California Community Colleges, and to students seeking employment in archival management, oral history, consulting, and public sector historical research.
Features
- California State University, Sacramento is well situated to offer rich historical resources in several fields of study.
- The California State Archives, the California State Library and the Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center offer unique opportunities for the study of Western and California History.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History and Theory
- Interpreting World History
- Interpreting U.S. History
- The Teaching of History in College
- Research and Writing in US History
- Reading Seminar in African or Asian History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
History Modern History View 724 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- a baccalaureate degree;
- an undergraduate major in History, OR a minimum of 27 semester units in History, or a closely related field, approved by the Graduate Coordinator. Fifteen of the units must be upper division and include one seminar from the HIST 192 series (or equivalent) and one seminar from HIST 197 series (or equivalent); and
- a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units attempted and a minimum 3.25 GPA in History courses.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Sacramento
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.