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Help mold the course of historical studies in academia, public service, and research. The History Department's master's programs equip students for varied professional paths in research, teaching, public service, and other sectors both within and beyond academic institutions. You may concentrate your studies on U.S. or European history, as well as ancient civilizations and numerous non-Western regions. Graduate seminars typically host eight to twelve students, ensuring individualized guidance from professors. Course options span the aforementioned fields along with environmental, imperial, and women's/gender history. Our department excels in Texas history, military history, and culinary history. Through intensive reading, writing projects, and focused seminar courses, you'll enhance your analytical, writing, investigative, and presentation abilities.
Our faculty members are accomplished authors with multiple publications, recipients of prestigious research grants, and recognized experts in their disciplines nationwide and globally. The competencies developed through historical studies provide exceptional groundwork for countless career possibilities. History students cultivate skills in careful evidence assessment, compelling communication, and appreciation of diverse viewpoints and backgrounds. Many graduates directly utilize their historical training in rewarding roles as historians, museum curators, historical presenters, researchers, authors, documentary producers, and teachers. As noted by the American Historical Association, history degree holders find employment across virtually every industry, from finance to healthcare to community and social services and more.