Appalachian State University
History: Master of Arts (MA)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
November 1
Fall Admission
May 1
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: GRE (exam waiver available)
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
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.
A 2025 Best
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2025.
Top 3
U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top 3 university for innovation for 8 consecutive years.
Top School for 2024–25
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2024–25.
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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