Overview

Key Facts

The MA in History at Chicago State University focuses on the development of historical and African-centered analysis and research skills, which broadens the types of career paths with more interdisciplinary and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)- and research-focused positions.

Our courses include cultural, labor and social history and African American, U.S., Caribbean, and African history, as well as diverse Africana cultural studies courses.

Career prospects

The graduates acquire competencies to teach courses in Social Sciences as well as knowledge and skills that have applicability to careers in the public or private sector including government and corporate, and meet the needs in increasingly culturally diverse workplaces.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in the United States.

Programme Structure

Features:

Completion of 30 hours at the graduate level.
Maintain a B average.
Completion of four 5400-level graduate seminars or independent studies (12 credit hours).
HIST 5400 – Historical Methods and Historiography (3 credit hours) should be taken before any other 5400- level courses.
5400-level Independent Research or Seminar Courses (6 hours)
HIST 5499 - Masters Thesis or HIST 5410 Advanced Readings in Historiography (3 credit hours)

Completion of six graduate-level courses (18 hours) including four HIST 5000-HIST 5399 level courses (12 hours) in consultation with the graduate advisor
Capstone Project presentation or thesis defense

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

List Of Documents Required:

Application Processing Fee
Resumé
Personal Essay
Writing Sample (12-15 Pages)
Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended.

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency
Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20250 USD / year

≈ 20250 USD / year
Out-of-State

20250 USD / year

≈ 20250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10470 USD / year

≈ 10470 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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