History, M.A.

Program Description

The Master of Arts program in History offers advanced training in United States and global history. This program is designed to appeal to a wide range of students, ranging from social studies teachers who need a master’s degree for professional certification to those seeking advanced preparation for a wide variety of careers from public service to non-profit management. This program provides a strong grounding in historical knowledge, public engagement, and advanced skills in research, analysis, and writing.

The 32-credit program features a variety of courses which explore how histories intersect across continents and chronological eras. The program emphasizes an appreciation of diverse histories from a variety of social, cultural, geographic, economic, and religious perspectives. Students work in consultation with their advisor to select a personalized set of courses that will help to best advance their career or personal interest. 

Please visit http://www.geneseo.edu/graduate_admissions for detailed information about the application process.