The Master of Arts in history is designed for students interested in extending their undergraduate knowledge of historical issues, who wish to prepare for jobs in historically related fields or who are interested in teaching at the secondary or community college levels.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: M.A. in History
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Additional Application Materials: Writing Sample
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration. Please visit the department program page for more information on the application process.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | Assistantship Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 | March 1 | January 15 | January 15 |
| Spring | October 1 | November 1 | ||
| Summer | June 1 |
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Department of History
Zulauf Hall 715
Program website
history@niu.edu
815-753-0131
Director of Graduate Studies
Andy Bruno
abruno2@niu.edu
815-753-0131