History, MA

Program Overview

The History MA program offers concentrations in African history, African American history, European history, Latin American history, public history, and United States history.

Via the curriculum, students develop expertise in writing, researching, and analyzing historical change. The program prepares students for careers in secondary and higher education, government, law, and business. Many MA graduates pursue further study via doctoral programs in history.

Admission Requirements

The requirements for all applicants are as follows:

Online graduate admission application
$50 non-refundable application fee
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)
A minimum GPA of 2.9
Statement of purpose/personal statement
GRE (cannot be more than 5 years old)
Book review: details are contained within the online application (see the "Documents" section)

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Application Deadline Dates

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: no admission

International Applicants

Fall: April 1
Spring: September 1
Summer: no admission

Contact Us

Graduate Contact Form

How to Apply

All individuals who would like to apply to an NC Central graduate program (except the law program) must apply using the correct online graduate admission application.

Learn More