Elevate Your Expertise with Monmouth’s MA in History
Enhance your critical thinking, research, and writing skills with Monmouth University’s Master of Arts in History. Our evening program in West Long Branch, New Jersey, conveniently within driving distance of both New York and Philadelphia, offers flexibility for working professionals and students pursuing graduate-level history.
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Why Choose Monmouth for Your MA in History?
Customizable Curriculum
You can tailor your coursework to your interests: you’ll take foundational courses, plus a mix of U.S., European, and Non-Western history courses, and electives to focus on areas you’re passionate about.
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Love maps and location systems? Monmouth University offers a 12-credit graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems.
Hands On Experience
Add to your credentials through independent research, GIS courses, archaeology digs, or public history projects.
Research Opportunities
Dive into the eras, events, and issues that interest you most. You’ll have a chance to embark on faculty-mentored research and present your work on campus and at national conferences.
Professional Outcomes That Matter
An MA in History from Monmouth sets you up for a variety of paths. The skills you gain— critical thinking, in-depth research, cross-cultural and historical perspective—are broadly applicable. For those inclined toward further academia, this MA also serves as solid preparation for a PhD or law school.
- Libraries
- Museums
- Research Organizations
- Think Tanks
- Cultural Research Management
- School Settings
- Nonprofit Settings
More Affordable.
Monmouth’s graduate programs are more affordable than ever. The MA in History at Monmouth is designed with flexibility in mind. Courses are offered in the evening, making it possible for working professionals to earn the degree without disrupting day-to-day commitments. The 30-credit format offers a manageable timeframe, and the program’s structure lets you tailor your path based on your academic interests and career goals.
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