Appalachian State University
History: Master of Arts (MA)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
November 1
Fall Admission
July 1, priority deadline is March 15
Exams & Waivers
Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes
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Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Secure your future by understanding the past.
It was Winston Churchill who warned us that “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Here’s your chance to gain a thorough understanding of history with App State’s Master of Arts in History.
By learning how history has shaped the present, you’ll gain in-depth critical thinking, analytical and writing skills for a variety of elevated roles — including teacher, curator, librarian, writer and genealogist — across a wide range of industries.
You’ll be given flexibility to focus on the areas and time periods that appeal to you the most, allowing you to create the perfect skill set for the environment you will be working in after graduating.
Visit the Department of History website for more information about the History program.
A 2022 ‘Best’
In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
- No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
- No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
- No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.
‘Top’ school for 2021
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2021. Learn more
Concentrations and Courses
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Teacher
- Instructor
- Curator
- Archivist
- Lobbyist
- Interpreter
- Collections Manager
- Training Specialist
- City Planner
- Apprentice Cooper
- Ph.D. Candidate
Employers
- Colonial Williamsburg
- National Archives in Washington, D.C.
- Janus Research
- History Associates
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Smith Bucklin
- Deadwood History Inc.
- City of Statesville
- High Schools
- Community Colleges
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
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