MA in History (Comprehensive Option) in Sacramento United States | California State University, Sacramento

California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 16,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Arts in History program equips students with historical research methodologies, critical examination of historical issues, and primary source evaluation techniques. These competencies prove beneficial across various careers, particularly for those aiming for doctoral studies in History, current secondary school history educators, aspiring California Community College instructors, and individuals pursuing roles in archival work, oral history projects, consulting services, and government historical research.

California State University, Sacramento provides exceptional access to historical resources across multiple disciplines. Nearby institutions like the California State Archives, State Library, and Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center present unparalleled opportunities for exploring Western and California history. Numerous state and local preservation organizations offer engaging internship prospects, while the university's library houses extensive collections covering U.S., European, and global history to support graduate studies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in the Standard History program requires:

a baccalaureate degree,
an undergraduate major in History, OR a minimum of 27 semester units in History, or a closely related field, approved by the Graduate Coordinator. Fifteen of the units must be upper division and include one seminar from the HIST 192 series (or equivalent) and one seminar from HIST 197 series (or equivalent), and
a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units attempted and a minimum 3.25 GPA in History courses.
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL PBT: 550
IELTS: 6.5

Tuition USD 16,680

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