History, M.A.

The BGSU Department of History has a proud and recognized tradition of excellence in graduate studies in history. Our current programs focus on the training of graduate students to meet professional needs in K-12 education, higher education, museums, historical societies, cultural heritage institutions and other areas.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the History program are expected to be able to:

• Integrate in substantive writing assignments a thorough knowledge of historical methods and the historiography of specialized fields within the general field of history.
• Create original arguments based on research in primary sources, and they will synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Develop unique arguments and effectively communicate their arguments in both written and oral formats following the conventions of the discipline of history.
• Participate in professional activities in academic and non-academic environments.

Admission Requirements

• Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Writing Sample

Valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson English Language Test (PTE), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), English Language Services (ELS), or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores obtained within the last two years are required of all applying for admission whose first language is not English. Official TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, ELS, or DET score report recommended minimums are: 80 TOEFL iBT (old scale) or 4.0 (new scale); 53 PTE; 6.5 IELTS; 112 ELS; 110 DET.

Applicants are exempt from providing standardized language proficiency test scores if they are: US citizens; from a country whose population speaks English as its first language; or have a previous degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) from a US college/university or from a country in which instruction was delivered in English. A complete list of qualifying countries can be found here.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements