Traditional Master's in History Education

Advance your teaching career

With flexible classes, you're able to earn your teaching degree as you keep your day job.

Program overview

To earn your master's in history education, you'll need to complete at least 33 graduate credit hours.

You'll also:

• Choose an emphasis area: history or social science.
• Complete a thesis or research project.
  • The first option requires that you complete a written thesis in your emphasis area and orally present your research to graduate. Approval must first be received from the program director and/or your advisor.
  • The second option requires the completion of an extensive research project or major creative work for graduation.
• Complete a comprehensive exam.

Review admission and program requirements

Start in the fall; online classes available

For new students, you'll begin the program in the fall semester, though special accommodations can be made.

Most of the graduate-level courses in the history department are offered online, in the evenings or in a blended format, providing flexibility for working professionals.

You can complete the program in 1.5 years if you maintain full-time student status.