MA in History
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Chart your future by studying the past. Explore historical events of various countries around the world and understand how those events shape decisions for the next generation.
Transform Your Future with the MA in History
The Master of Arts in History from Morgan State University allows you to take critical-thinking and analytical skills into any professional environment. Our diverse international faculty delivers a uniquely designed curriculum that focuses on the consequential historical events that have brought us to our present day.
Get ahead with interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, and a supportive community. Concretize your dreams into a professional reality!
Take three core courses and then choose from diverse electives paired with your choice of concentration area
Pursue one program track that includes coursework, research, and a thesis
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 24 months
Why Morgan?
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Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
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In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue a career that uses history to effect change today and tomorrow. Whether you are aiming to enter a new field or already have relevant work experience, the master's degree in history will bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the critical thinkers who are bringing the knowledge of past events and demonstrating how they affect our lives today.
Learn In-Demand Skills
When it comes to the history master's degree program at Morgan State University, the famous Shakespearean saying "what's past is prologue" takes on a much deeper meaning. We examine historical events from different angles and consider how they have shaped our current world affairs and what that will mean for our future. Get ready to learn the interesting ways in which history can prepare you for a career in a variety of fields from teaching to law, journalism, historical preservation, and more with these in-demand skills.
Historical research methods
Analytical thinking
Communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving
Participating in conversations about political, economical, and social issues
The art of persuasion
Secure Your Ideal Career
Studying history opens up a variety of career paths that may surprise you. Once you graduate, consider how your degree can earn you one of these job titles.
Historian
Librarian
Museum Archivist
Writer
Editor
Business Consultant
Researcher
Reporter or Journalist
History Teacher/Professor
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Or take advantage of Morgan State University's partnership with the National Archives, the Smithsonian Institutions, and the National Parks Service. . Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Explore National Treasures
Take a step back in time to enhance the future with internship opportunities with the National Parks, Smithsonian Institutions, and the National Archives.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Known for our achievements in the humanities and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right degree program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for a Graduate Fellowship. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the MA in History
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus MA in History. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.