History
Master of Arts
Broaden your historical lens
The ability to view and understand the world through a historical lens is a skill valued in many professions.
In this program, you will deepen your understanding of the human experience through advanced study and research spanning centuries, continents and cultures.
You may focus your graduate studies on chronological fields in U.S. History I (early), U.S. History II (modern), Ancient Mediterranean, Medieval Europe, Modern Europe, Latin America and Modern Asia. Other program strengths include thematic fields in gender and sexuality, visual and material culture, environmental history, intellectual and cultural history, public history, empire and colonialism, film history and race and ethnicity.
You may choose a non-thesis option or a thesis option.
Highlights of this academic program include:
- Firsthand, original research
- Special emphasis on American West, visual culture, gender, public history, Indigenous studies and environmental history
- Specialized attention with low student-faculty ratio with active, award-winning researchers
- Access to excellent and one-of-a-kind library resources
Overview
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Advanced studies in history
Further your historical perspective through the advanced study and research of the human experience and develop your historical perspective. Explore the history of race and ethnicity, Native American cultures, labor, gender, religion and more in a thesis or non-thesis option.
Application information
Applicants for the M.A. in history must meet the admission requirements below:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree
- GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances)
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 88/6.5
- Number of references: 3
Find detailed information about preparation, application, course of study and dissertation requirements in our Department of History Graduate Student Handbook.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
History contact:
Alyson Roy
aroy@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
Competitive TAships and travel or research grants are available through the department. To be considered for a TAship, please apply by January 15.
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding resources.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are fascinated by history, storytelling, material culture, visual culture, politics, law or art.
- Like museums, travel and learning about other cultures.
- Enjoy reading, listening to or watching biographies, video essays, podcasts, historical fiction or documentaries.
- Are a strong writer and analytical thinker.
- Are interested in national and global events.
Degree prep
To prepare to earn a master’s degree in history it is recommended to have:
- Undergraduate history major or another humanities or social science major
- Relevant modern language experience
Hands-on learning
- Access specialized facilities: Conduct research in the Library's Special Collections and Archives and gain field experience in the Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology.
- Learn directly from experts: Collaborate closely with faculty members across diverse specialties.
- Build experience and fund your studies: Compete for teaching assistantships, scholarships and internships.
- Curate real exhibits: Partner with the McClure Center through the McClure in History Fellowship to develop public history displays. Partner with the Library for digital projects.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,060 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Regulatory Affairs Managers • Compliance Managers
$97,250 - Historians
$71,785 - Postsecondary History Teachers
$82,694 - Secondary School Teachers
$78,774 - Archivists
$65,748
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