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How long will it take?

Our M.A. program offers both thesis and non-thesis options and takes about two years for full-time students.

Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus

Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements

  • Fall:
    • Deadline Funding consideration: February 1
    • Final deadline: March 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: Does not admit

History, M.A.

Greg Moore, Graduate Director
[email protected]
404-413-5580

The M.A. in History at Georgia State prepares students for a wide range of careers, both inside and outside the academy. Students develop deep expertise in the historical literature of their chosen field of study, learn to employ a diverse array of theories and methodologies including cutting-edge digital technologies for researching and disseminating scholarship and master the skills of communication necessary to thrive in today’s job market.

Cohorts of 10-12 students begin each fall semester and students receive individual attention and work together through the year.

We also offer a dual B.A./M.A. program that enables promising undergraduate students to take graduate courses and complete the M.A. program more quickly (typically one year in addition to the student’s B.A. coursework).

VIEW CATALOG INFORMATION

Program Details
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample (sample of previous scholarly work)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) academic scores (International applicants only)
  • Transcripts (one from each institution attended)
  • GRE NOT required

Please visit the department's website for specific instructions related to the statement of purpose and letters of recommendation.

M.A. students in History learn to:

  • Identify and analyze a wide variety of primary sources, from traditional archival resources to oral histories, sound recordings, material culture and visual art
  • Connect their historical research to pressing contemporary concerns and articulate its broader importance
  • Master technologies such as digital mapping and web design to present historical findings
  • Communicate their research effectively as writers and public speakers

Description

Careers

The History Department at Georgia State is at the forefront of the movement for career diversity, winning multiple grants to develop new curricula and professional development opportunities that show how historians contribute to a wide range of fields, from nonprofits and government to the private sector.

Our M.A. graduates go onto win admission and funding at a variety of distinguished programs, while others advance directly into employment in fields such as education, museums, tech and historic preservation.

Contacts

Graduate Director
Greg Moore
Associate Professor, History
[email protected]
404-413-5580

College of Arts & Sciences Lockup25 Park Pl NE #2500
Atlanta, GA 30303

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