Master of Arts in History - American History

University of Illinois at Springfield

The MA concentration in American History is an ideal program for students looking to continue their studies beyond the undergraduate level. We offer a flexible curriculum, providing detailed training in historical methods and research. Faculty expertise extends chronologically from the colonial era to the present day, with particular expertise in the American Revolution, Early Republic, and Civil War eras. Thematically, the department has experts in urban history, social history, women's history, African-American history, and political history.The MA in American History offers courses that can be taken in a blended format, with the opportunity to take many courses online. We have considerable experience training teachers seeking continuing professional development, recent graduates seeking more detailed training in research and writing, and professional workers seeking to develop research skills. Students have graduated from our MA program into numerous PhD programs across the country.