History College at Brockport SUNY

Overview

The History programme at College at Brockport SUNY provides a comprehensive exploration of the past to help students understand the present and build a professional future. This Master of Arts degree is designed for those seeking advanced academic training, teaching certification, or specialised careers in the heritage sector.

The curriculum is built on a foundation of flexibility, allowing learners to tailor their studies to specific interests in American or World history. Students benefit from a supportive academic environment where highly trained professors lead small graduate seminars. These sessions are available in synchronous online formats, ensuring that distance learners receive the same real-time engagement as those attending on campus.

Why History at College at Brockport SUNY?

The institution is distinguished by its commitment to practical experience and global perspectives. Students have the unique opportunity to undertake a study abroad semester at the historic Maynooth University in Ireland. This international partnership allows researchers to dive deep into European history while studying at a prestigious 200-year-old institution near Dublin.

Facilities and resources at the university support high-level research, as evidenced by student work being archived in the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. The programme also offers an accelerated track for undergraduate students to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. Furthermore, the department maintains strong links with local museums and historical societies for hands-on learning.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 6990 per semester
• National fee: USD 6990 per semester
• Local fee: USD 5655 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum allows for diverse minor fields and specialisations. Modules may include:

• American History
• World History
• Education
• Film Studies
• Women’s Studies
• Public History
• Marketing for Public Service Organisations
• Financial Management
• Nonprofit Management

The programme concludes with a capstone experience where students complete either a one-semester research project or a comprehensive two-semester master's thesis. Those focusing on Public History may choose a project specifically oriented toward museum or archival work.

Careers with History

Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of professional pathways beyond traditional classroom teaching. Many alumni secure roles as secondary school history teachers, while others transition into specialised fields such as archival management and library science. The analytical skills gained during the programme are highly valued in diverse sectors.

Common career destinations for graduates include:

• Museum Curation and Management
• Public Service and Administration
• Urban Planning
• Business and Corporate Research
• Doctoral Research and Academia
• Records Management

The inclusion of a Nonprofit Management Certificate option further enhances employability for those seeking leadership roles in cultural and heritage organisations. This additional training ensures graduates possess the financial and managerial skills required by modern museums and archives.