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History Master's Degree

Master of Arts (MA) in History

Explore the past. Shape your future.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in History accommodates a wide range of student aspirations in the field of History, both professional and personal. History graduate students are taught to think critically, write clearly, listen closely, analyze rigorously, think broadly, read deeply, and speak confidently. Students explore historical topics of interest at great depth while preparing for a Ph.D. program or developing the skills to work in many professional sectors.

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Master of Arts History Degree Requirements
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M.A. in History – Graduate Admission Requirements

Criteria Regular Admission Conditional Admission
Bachelor’s Degree Required – from an accredited college or university Required – from an accredited college or university
GPA Requirement 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credit hours 2.5 – 2.99 in the last 60 credit hours
History Coursework 18 semester credit hours in upper/lower-division history coursework; may require leveling if not met Same requirement; applicants may be considered with relevant upper-level courses in writing, analysis, or research (e.g., English, Philosophy, Political Science)
Writing Sample Undergraduate paper demonstrating writing and analytical skills Scholarly book review (if no academic paper available) including analysis of arguments, evidence used, and personal assessment of the book’s significance
Alternative Statement If no academic paper, submit a 3-page Statement of Purpose detailing academic goals, reasons for studying history, and how the UTPB program fits those goals Not specified separately, but scholarly writing sample serves as key component for evaluation
Other Evaluation Factors N/A Performance in upper-level courses emphasizing writing and critical thinking (grades of B or better signal success potential)
Leveling Courses May be required if lacking sufficient background in history May be required based on coursework evaluation

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