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Master of Arts - History

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven campus — New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 19,358
Application Fee
USD 50
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in History provides candidates with advanced historical coursework ranging from the Ancient to the Modern world in the areas of U.S., European, and Non-Western History. Southern’s History MA allows secondary education teachers to broaden and increase their knowledge base for their classrooms, while providing a firm foundation for other candidates interested in pursuing university teaching positions and advanced PhD level research. The program grants maximum flexibility that caters towards individual student interests. Graduates of the program have found employment in the growing field of family history, teaching in the parochial schools, and have been placed in PhD programs such as Notre Dame and Columbia. Financial support is available in the form of Graduate Assistantships for teaching and research. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: Conduct historical research. Demonstrate an understanding of historiography and its relevance to the study of history. Develop historical arguments and debates. Effectively present orally, and in written format, historical information, arguments, and debates in the form of presentations, book reviews, bibliographic essays, research papers, prospectuses, and theses. Present original historical arguments using both primary and secondary sources (for MA thesis students). Demonstrate critical thinking skills. Effectively utilize Chicago style (including note and bibliographic citations). The Department of History encourages Southern students to investigate and interrogate local, national, or international events and historical figures. To be curious and ask questions about the how and why help them develop into thoughtful and productive citizens not only in their local towns and cities, but in Connecticut, the New England Region, the nation, and in the world. Through curriculum, internal and external experiential and research opportunities history students develop skills that are not only marketable but also vital to the 21st-century citizen.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 19,358
Application fee
USD 50
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

New Haven campus

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

501 Crescent St

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1893, Southern Connecticut State University provides exemplary graduate and undergraduate education in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. As an intentionally diverse and comprehensive university, Southern is committed to academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good. Over its 125-year history, Southern Connecticut State University has created an environment where students can be themselves. By choosing Southern Connecticut State University, students discover their strengths, seize new career-focused opportunities, and establish strong bonds...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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