Madonna University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-History

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of History seeks to promote intellectual excellence and prepare students for meaningful roles in the contemporary world through a critical study of human experiences through time.

The Master of Arts in History with a focus on United States History in a Global Context program explores American history through extensive reading and research of colonial, middle and modern American times. The program offers electives to study the politics, economy, military and social history of the United States. The Department interprets American history in a global setting by offering courses on modern Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East with attention to their relationship with the United States.

Students conclude their studies with an intellectually exciting capstone seminar integrating their entire graduate experience. Courses are scheduled to be compatible with the personal and professional schedules of students with special attention to working teachers. Hybrid courses combine classroom and online learning experiences allowing students to accelerate their progress while attending one night per week. The History Department's faculty is dedicated to close advising and personal mentoring to aid in each student's success.

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission Requirements:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An average of 2.75 to 2.99 will be reviewed for conditional admission. At least 20 hours in history from an accredited institution with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in history. An average of 2.75 to 2.99 will be reviewed for conditional admission. Letters of recommendation from two previous academic professors. An interview with a History Department faculty member. A writing sample.

International Student Requirements:

1. Official school records including subject studied, grades and degrees earned, graduation dates and copy of diploma - Students are required to submit an official transcript of credits from each institute, college, or university attended. - applicants may be required to submit transcript evaluation result by World Education Services (WES) or Education Credential Evaluation (ECE) 2. Official test results indicating English proficiency. - TOEFL score of at least 550 (Paper-Based), 79-80 (Internet Based); MELAB score of 77, or IELTS score of 6.5.; - Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be required to take an English placement test administered by Madonna University. Based on the test result, students may be considered for conditional admission and be required to take English language classes. - This requirement is waived for applicants from countries where English is the native language.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$495 

Tuition In-State Full Time:

$14,850 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999