Choose a concentration in one of three tracks: Thematic, Geographic, Public history

Each one involves a reading and research seminar. For the reading seminar, you have a variety of course topic options such as American Colonial and Revolutionary History, Visual Media and Culture, U.S. History, European History, Late Modern History and more.

For the research seminar, you can choose between a focus on American, European, African or Latin American history. Additional seminar options include focuses on local and regional, social and economic, international, or global and comparative history, among others. If you choose the geographic or thematic concentration, you can opt to present a thesis in history in place of your research seminar with the approval of the department.

Work closely with UAlbany's history department faculty to hone your research skills by learning how to use tools like:

Oral history techniques, including research, interviewing, recording and video editing
Digital tools like imaging, mapping, virtual museums and augmented reality
Quantitative methods such as data base management, graphics and data analysis

Identify and interpret significant and innovative works of historical literature in at least one geographic or thematic area of concentration.

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Understand the scholarship, theory, and practical aspects of the fields of public and digital history, including historical media.

Engage in primary source research wherein s/he identifies and interprets original evidence, develops original arguments, and demonstrates competence in critical analysis.

Write in a clear and concise historical style.

Evaluate the argument, narrative, evidence, and historiographic importance of a monograph

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: Not Available

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement (not required, but recommended)

The GRE is not required for admission to the History MA program.

Tuition fee-2 years$56,000