Master of Arts (MA) History

University of Missouri - St. Louis

The Master of Arts in History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis provides a broad-based program of study that emphasizes historical writing, research and analysis through an in-depth study of U.S. and world history, history education, public history and cultural heritage, as well as museum studies. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:Conduct empirical historical research based on primary source evidence.Compose publishable-quality scholarship that makes an original contribution to knowledge.Evaluate recent scholarship within chosen subfields of study in the context of historiographical trends.Distinguish between different methodological approaches to historical research, writing and interpretation.Access to the Mercantile Library and Archives: The History Department enjoys a close partnership with the prestigious Mercantile Library and Archives, housed at UMSL. Founded in 1846, it’s the oldest library and museum west of the Mississippi, offering history students internship and research opportunities.Get an Emphasis in Museum Studies: The MA in History, Emphasis in Museum Studies joins theoretical and practical study at an advanced level to prepare students for careers in museums, heritage institutions, historic sites and societies, and related organizations. The program focuses on community engagement, the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study of material culture, interpreting and debating the past, new media and public education, and research in archival and material collections. Learn from highly qualified educators and researchers who hold terminal degrees from some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.A master’s degree in history not only gives you deeper knowledge of the events of the past, it helps you make meaningful connections between the people of yesterday and today. It also prepares you to better share your knowledge and understanding of the past and its influences on the present with others through a wide variety of career paths.

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