CMU's History M.A. fits around your life: most classes are offered in the evenings and meet once a week, with four specialized tracks and rolling admission. Part-time students are equally welcome.
Build the analytical, writing, and research skills that prepare you for a fulfilling career in nearly any field.
Most classes are offered in the evenings and meet once a week in three-hour slots. Full-time students can finish in two or three terms; part-time students are equally welcome.
Designate 10 credit hours to one of four tracks—Art History, Historian as Filmmaker, Museum Studies, or Education—and work closely with a faculty advisor to craft a unique course of study.
Our graduates become successful scholars and teachers, leading figures in government and private sectors, and professionals in a host of other fields in the U.S. and abroad. Study abroad opportunities add new perspectives.
Designate 10 credit hours to one of four specialized tracks.
Explore your specific interests in art history as part of the traditional 30-hour Master of Arts in History, working side by side with faculty in your historical field.
The Historian as Filmmaker track lets you delve into documentary filmmaking within your history M.A.—a distinctive way to investigate how events and issues have influenced societies throughout history.
The Museum Studies track prepares you for careers at museums and related institutions, within a flexible program shaped around your specific historical interests.
The Education track is designed for those heading toward teaching—our MA students graduate with the tools to become research historians and teachers at many levels.
What prospective historians usually ask.
Yes. Most classes are offered in the evenings and meet once a week in three-hour slots. Part-time students are equally welcome, while full-time students can complete the 30-hour program in two or three terms.
Yes. You can designate 10 credit hours to one of four tracks: Art History, Historian as Filmmaker, Museum Studies, or Education. You'll work closely with a faculty advisor in your historical field, with possibilities for significant interdisciplinary work.
Admission is rolling, so you can apply when you're ready. An admissions advisor can walk you through the details.
An admissions advisor can help you choose the track that fits your goals.