Duration

2 years

Starting Date

August, January

Tuition Fee

$545 per credit

Location

Lynchburg, United States

About the program

Prepare for Your Future by Studying the Past with a Master of Arts in History

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in History will prepare you in many ways for jobs beyond the history field. As a historian, you will gain plenty of experience reading, writing, and researching, which are key skills for private and public sector careers. You will also have the choice to study either American history or European history. You will finish this degree with a better understanding of history and history-related vocations or further collegiate studies.

Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Arts in History Degree?

Liberty University is situated in Central Virginia, providing access to numerous historical sites within just a four-hour radius of campus. Take day trips to see the Natural Bridge, the city of Lexington, Va, the National D-Day Memorial, Appomattox, and more. You can also spend a weekend in Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown or Washington D.C.

Courses include

  • Historical Methods and Interpretation
  • American Christian Heritage
  • Modern European Military History
  • Recent America (Since 1945)

Career Opportunities

  • Archivist
  • College or secondary teacher
  • Editor
  • Government worker
  • Museum curator
  • Political Scientist
  • Public Relations worker
  • Publisher
  • Researcher

Minimum Requirements

  • Admission application
  • Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
  • Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
  • A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. A 2.5 to 2.99 GPA may grant admission on caution
  • Statement of Purpose: Please submit a 300- to 500-word essay including your goals and an explanation of what you hope to gain from and contribute to the program.
  • Prerequisites (must be taken prior to admission): minimum of 18 undergraduate credit hours in history or related discipline (lower- or upper-level hours)

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