Online History Degree :: Accredited Universities

Study the past and prepare for the future with the Master of Arts in History degree from Sam Houston State University. The MA in History program presents a truly unique learning experience in higher education, with an innovative curriculum that encourages and enriches the professional career goals of our scholars. Our student base includes aspiring young professionals interested in secondary teaching, professional programs, the military, civil service, public history, and two-year college faculty positions, as well as students who plan to continue their graduate studies in history onward to the Ph.D.

We offer graduate degrees in history through three primary delivery options. Students may complete a degree entirely online through the award-winning SHSU Online, entirely on campus through traditional seminar courses at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville and at The Woodlands Center, or through a hybrid model that mixes online and campus courses.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with at least the equivalent of a minor (18 semester credit hours) in history or in closely related disciplines. On rare occasions, history related experiences in the military or in civilian life may substitute for a deficiency in this area.

Most successful applicants have an undergraduate GPA above 3.25 and a GRE score of 300 or more on the verbal and quantitative reasoning sections of the exam. A slight deficiency in one of the above areas may be offset by superior scores on other academic components.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

Minimum scores: TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 79 iBt or 6.5 IELTS

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The Department of History at Southwestern Christian University seeks to assist students in becoming transformed thinkers who influence their world for Christ.

The Department of History will introduce students to the breadth and depth of the human experience through a comparative study of past and contemporary societies and cultures, as well as develop their abilities to conduct research, assess and analyze evidence, and articulate their finds, both orally and in writing.

The Department of History provides core content courses and advisement for Education majors wishing to teach history in a secondary setting.

Additionally, the department will prepare students to pursue successful careers as civil servants, journalists,and of course as historians in private and public agencies - all arenas in which they can further the cause of Christ.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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An understanding of history equips the Christian to answer these questions and engage the present world in a potent way. By examining events, characters, and beliefs of the past, we learn about people, their ideas, values, and behaviors. We then apply what we find to current issues and events, such as Christian apologetics, human rights, and international ethics. Tennessee Temple history students will graduate with the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers in law, international business and missional work, and journalism. Those who select a major in history and secondary education will also be equipped to lead others in the quest for knowledge, insight, and fact.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in History prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. Students are exposed to the discipline of weighing evidence and evaluating interpretations of great events and significant personalities of the past. In doing so, they develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in history.

Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate knowledge of the major developments in American history and either world history or Western civilization

- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of at least one non-Western region

- Articulate the distinctiveness and interconnectedness of different periods of history

- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and identify their appropriate use in research projects

- Apply the main approaches and methodologies within the field of history

Entry Requirements

You are eligible to become an undergraduate student at Thomas Edison State College if you are:

- An adult 21 years of age or older (unless you are participating in a special college program)

- A high school graduate or have successfully passed a General Educational Development (GED) test

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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A master's in American History can make a lawyer more persuasive, a comedian funnier, a sports commentator more historically accurate and an actress more convincing.

As you can see, master's degrees in American History aren’t just for professors any more. They’re for anyone who wants a greater understanding of the politics and policy, literature, society and culture that make us America.

Use your degree to go into research, writing, banking, government or publishing. Your expanded interest and extra years studying American history show employers an impressive level of commitment that gives you an edge in the applicant pool.

You’re also likely to bring home a bigger paycheck. A recent study completed by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce shows that students with history degrees, especially American History, command higher salaries than those with other humanities degrees.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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