MA History

Master of Arts in History

You relish learning about the past and have a knack for connecting the dots between the lessons of yesterday and the challenges of today.

Put that exceptional intellectual curiosity to work by enrolling in Monmouth University’s 30-credit M.A. in History. Whether you’re seeking a valuable career enhancement or planning to pursue your Ph.D., Monmouth’s M.A. in History gives you the power to tailor your degree to your interests and goals. 

Students are encouraged to diversify their courses by exploring thematic accents in World, U.S., European, and Public History with our accomplished faculty.

Our diverse curriculum features a wide variety of courses that focus on the major periods of American history; the development of European society, culture, and institutions—from its origin to its present; the historical connections between peoples across time and space, with other cultures and ideas, and with the natural world. To all of this our curriculum offers hands-on exploration of history, through archival work, public history, and historical archaeology.  The program also offers evening classes that let you earn your degree while you work.

Students will consider differing and evolving interpretations of the past and learn about major debates, controversies, and achievements in the field, while honing their research, writing, and presentation skills.

In small seminars, you will work with professors with a wide array of specialties, and you will engage fellow students with a diverse set of backgrounds and interests. The development of research proficiency, humanistic values, and a broad understanding of global issues is also emphasized in this program.

Application deadlines for this program are May 1 for Summer, July 15 for Fall, and December 1 for Spring. View Program Application Requirements.