Overview

The Department’s main strengths lie in U.S. history, European history from the medieval period to the present, East Asian history, modern Latin American history, African history, public history, and policy history.

Students in the M.A. History program at Bowling Green State University pursue one of two plans. Plan-I is recommended for students who hope to continue graduate study beyond the master’s degree, requires a minimum of 24 semester hours of course work plus a formal written thesis for which 6 hours of credit are granted. In this plan, students must pass an oral examination on the thesis and the field of history in which the thesis lies. Plan-I permits significant latitude in the selection of a thesis topic.

In Plan-II, a master’s degree candidate is required to complete an approved course of study comprising a minimum of 30 semester hours. Plan-II students then have two options: either pass a final comprehensive examination in two fields of history, or present and defend a Public History Capstone Project.

Key Features

Students in the History and German program spend their first year in Salzburg, Austria, as regularly enrolled students at the Universität Salzburg. Students in the History and Spanish program spend their first year at the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Spain. The thesis is directed by a member of the History faculty or by a member of the relevant language faculty; the thesis committee includes representatives from both departments.

A distinguishing feature of the Master’s programs is the high percentage of students who are funded. Successful applicants for competitively awarded research or teaching assistantships receive a stipend and waiver of tuition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography

Profession

American Culture Studies

Ethnic Studies

Popular Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least three letters of recommendation from professors of history or a related field;

Evidence of ability to engage in research and writing, such as a copy of a seminar paper or an undergraduate thesis;

A statement of purpose describing your area of research interest, your motivations for coming to graduate school, and your aspirations following receipt of the graduate degree.

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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

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Out-of-State

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6649 USD / year

≈ 6649 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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