MA in History - Professional Track in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY

Our graduate program excels in conventional historical disciplines while adopting a forward-thinking thematic framework that promotes comparative, transnational, interdisciplinary, and theory-driven research and instruction. Under the guidance of our distinguished faculty, graduate students cultivate specialized knowledge and teaching proficiency in both thematic concentrations and regional specialties, while conducting in-depth original research. Throughout this journey, they master the application of key analytical lenses—including class, gender, race, culture, power, and environment—to historical investigation. Through interactive learning, dialogue, and teamwork, our program nurtures a vibrant, supportive academic community with robust mentorship opportunities. The curriculum allows students to tailor their studies to align with their scholarly passions and professional aspirations. All graduate students are invited and supported to engage in university-wide and departmental activities. The program's foundation rests on four thematic pillars: 1) Global Networks, Imperialism, and Economic Systems, 2) Governance, National Identity, and Political Structures, 3) Medicine, Scientific Advancement, and Ecological Studies, and 4) Ethnicity, Civic Participation, and Population Movements. These broad thematic courses embody our department's dedication to theoretically grounded, cross-disciplinary historical scholarship.