How to apply Program Overview Courses Faculty Policies Degree Requirements Request application info UMass Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd. History The Master of Arts Program in History offers a rigorous, individually planned set of courses and supervised research and writing. Both demanding and flexible, it suits those students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. or a career in secondary-school teaching, as well as those who seek to test their capacity for graduate work. The student body includes teachers at the secondary level who desire to improve their knowledge of the field. Students who simply wish to pursue advanced studies for their own intellectual enjoyment and development also benefit from the program's design.
Graduate enrollment is small, affording the graduate student close faculty attention and support.
It emphasizes extensive and varied course work in history culminating in a teaching-oriented capstone project rather than a thesis. Students interested in teacher certification should consult with the Graduate College of Education's Teacher Education Program to determine their education requirements. Those requirements may be satisfied in coordination with the History MA Program. The program is designed for students interested in careers in cultural resource management and museums, or those seeking specialized training in historical archaeology before pursuing their doctorate. Internships available at several area museums including Old Sturbridge Village and Plimouth Plantation offer students the experience of working with museum staff.