MA in History - Traditional 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 program equips dedicated students with essential research capabilities for thriving in academic or professional settings. 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 follow varied career trajectories, applying their expertise in education, law, religious leadership, corporate management, politics, or journalism. Some leverage their historical training for specialized roles like museum curation, archival work, or historical publishing - all demanding rigorous research skills and often requiring published works.