Graduate Programs

Why study history at the graduate level?

Our history department has a rich tradition of supporting students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of academic goals.

Whether you are learning online or on campus, our world-renowned faculty will provide opportunities that make sense for you.

A history-related master's degree will help you secure a career in academia, public history, business, government or law. You can also train for the classroom as an in-service teacher.

Master's degrees

Deepen your knowledge of history. Get a focused look to pursue careers in research, education or other pathways.

Susan Hardy, a history intern at the Greene County Archives, preserves a historical document.
Master's
Dive into a comprehensive study of the past. Learn about wars, discoveries, rulers, cultures and more.
A history education graduate student gives a clinical demonstration lesson in Dr. Travis Seay's class.
Master's
Pass along your history knowledge. Develop curriculum and increase student success rates in schools.

Accelerated master's degrees

Start earning graduate credit toward a master's degree while you finish up your major.

Certificates

Zero in on a specific historical landscape. Supplement your degree path with certificate.

Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Certificate
Deepen your understanding of United States history, from its foundation to modern day.
Students in Dr. Chelsea Davis' world history class draw pictures of WWII propaganda.
Certificate
From the ancient world to the modern era, develop a global perspective on the story of humanity.

Get an education that fits your needs

Whether you are pursuing personal growth or looking for new academic opportunities, we can help you learn wherever you're at in life.