Master of Arts in History

Wayne State's Master of Arts in History is designed to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and goals, combining intellectual rigor with convenience and flexibility. Our master's program offers small classes taught by full-time faculty who are committed to student success. Students select a major field from among three areas: U.S., European or world history. Master's coursework emphasizes basic historical and historiographical issues, research methodology and career development.

About the program

You will take several courses in your major field, as well as have the opportunity to take courses in other fields and customize the curriculum to your interests. As a capstone project, all master's students work closely with their primary advisor to conduct original research and write an essay or thesis of publishable quality. The 30-credit master's degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or up to six years of part-time study.

Students often elect to pursue a Joint Master of Arts in History and Library and Information Science or earn a Graduate Certificate in World History, Archival Administration and/or Nonprofit Management concurrently with their master's in history. Doing so expands career opportunities after graduation.

Admissions

We're now accepting applications for a fully online M.A. program, which makes earning your degree more convenient and more accessible than ever. See history graduate admissions for more information.

Tentative online program three-year matrix