Master of Arts in History

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Within the application you will be prompted to upload an unofficial transcript from each institution attended If admitted you will be asked to provide official transcriptsAdditional application materials are specified below Applications will not be forwarded to the department for review until all required materials have been received by the Graduate SchoolThree 3 Letters of ReferenceWriting sample An academic research paper or literature review of 10-25 pages that showcases the students abilities to utilize historical materials as well as effectively engage historical methods and theories or those from a related fieldStatement of Purpose Please submit a brief essay 300-600 words addressing your qualifications for graduate study by answering these questionsWhat purposes does the study of history serve and why do you wish to pursue graduate study in this fieldWhich topics time periods andor fields of history would you hope to investigate and have you contacted the appropriate faculty in the program at WWU regarding your proposed areasWhat specific strengths do you possess that will be applicable to that endeavorWhat do you hope to achieve while in the program and how does a graduate degree in history relate to your future goals3.0 minimum GPAScore at or above the minimum TOEFL 86 iBT or IELTS 7.0