A master’s degree in history can provide students like you with a background in many historical fields. At Marshall University in West Virginia, we tailor our Master of Arts degree in History to fit what’s next for our students. Located in the College of Liberal Arts, the M.A. in History program has ten exceptional faculty members, well-versed in United States, European, and world history subjects.

Students who complete graduate work in history succeed in many careers.

Lawyer
Professor
Researcher
Museum Curator
Teacher
Librarian
Geographer
Archivist
Writer
Politician
Government Service

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the History Department Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Phil Rutherford rutherfordp@marshall.edu.

Graduate Options

History M.A.

An M.A. in History in our College of Liberal Arts can be the background needed for your next employment.

Certificate in Public History

The Graduate Certificate is intended for students who wish to prepare for career opportunities in museums, historic homes, libraries, archives, state and national parks, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies.

Graduate Resources

M.A. Admissions Requirements

M.A. Program Requirements

Graduate Student Handbook

Plan of Study Form

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