MA in History in Fresno United States | California State University, Fresno

The Master of Arts in History program at California State University, Fresno provides graduate students with seminars covering diverse historical eras and methodologies. This rigorous program equips dedicated students with essential research capabilities for academic or professional advancement. Our alumni have achieved success as community college educators or gained admission to prestigious doctoral programs nationwide.

Graduates have explored an array of research subjects, including indigenous conflicts in Colonial America, educational systems in Vichy France, Mexico-U.S. relations during the Bracero Program, Cold War-era children's literature, and the Quebec Act's impact on the American Revolution (winner of the 2009 University Outstanding Thesis Award).

History graduates pursue varied career trajectories, applying their historical knowledge to fields like education, law, religious leadership, corporate management, politics, and journalism. Some leverage their specialized training for roles as museum curators, archival specialists, historical editors, or administrators - positions demanding rigorous research skills and often requiring published work.