The Master of Arts in History program offers advanced training in American African Middle Eastern Asian European and Latin American history The program encourages students to take courses in a range of geographic and temporal areas while allowing them the flexibility to focus on subjects that interest them It strives to provide students not just historical content but also the ability to recognize and analyze themes and patterns across the historical landscape The Master of Arts in History program is particularly well suited for pre-doctoral students for secondary school teachers seeking additional enrichment and for those interested in pursuing careers in public history Close student and faculty contact is encouraged through a combination of lecture-discussion courses and research and reading seminars that are designed to broaden and deepen the students historical knowledge and provide training in history as a scholarly discipline

The History MA program is intended to prepare students for entry into doctoral programs in history and art history. Graduates of the program also are prepared for secondary-level teaching in history and social studies, as well as careers in public history (i.e., the practice of history in a non-academic setting).

In addition, the master's program in history develops a variety of skills that are basic to success in many careers in business and other professions. Recent graduates have demonstrated skills in conceptualization, research, analysis, and oral and written communication in careers in banking, the media, insurance, journalism, law, marketing and advertising, publishing, and government service.

In addition to College of Graduate Studies requirements for admission, applicants to the History program must have the following:

1. An undergraduate major in history with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better, or sufficient undergraduate history courses with grades of B or better to serve as an indicator of probable success in the graduate history program.
2. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors with whom the applicant has taken advanced undergraduate history courses.
3. A writing sample that demonstrates the candidate's research, analytical, and writing abilities. The department prefers that applicants submit a substantial research paper from a history course of not more than 20 pages.
4. Results of the Graduate Record Examination ( GRE) are desired from all applicants. GRE test results are required, however, for applicants who do not meet the College of Graduate Studies requirement of at least a 2.75 undergraduate GPA for admission.

Under special circumstances, an applicant may remediate undergraduate deficiencies by enrolling as a non-degree student. Non-degree students must achieve a graduate GPA of 3.0 or better for twelve credit hours in approved courses to qualify for admission.  Upon admission to the program the twelve credits may be applied toward the degree.

The application deadline is January 15. Students are admitted fall semester only. Applicants must apply though the Schools of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS) which may be found at https://sophas.org/.  The MPH admissions committee reviews application materials and forwards the files to the Cleveland State University MPH Program Coordinator. The Coordinator then submits the files and admission recommendations to the Cleveland State University Graduate Admissions Office. Applicants are encouraged to review the admission requirements on the MPH web site prior to submitting their application materials.

The Department of History offers a number of graduate assistantships and internships to complement full-time study. Assistantships require approximately ten to twenty hours of service per week to the department, depending upon the award received. Graduate assistant responsibilities include tutoring students, assisting professors in the preparation of lectures and discussions, and working on departmental programs. Additional financial assistance may be available through various internship programs.  Applicants interested in assistantships for the Fall Semester must complete their application packet by April 1st of the prior Spring Semester.

Tuition fee-2 years$42,000

Total fee-2 years$82,000