M.A. Program

Content

We offer an M.A. in History in three geographic concentrations: North American History; European History; and World History. 

We also offer a joint J.D.-M.A. degree with the Nebraska College of Law.

You will supplement your historical study with your interdisciplinary concentration in Ethnic Studies, Great Plains Studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Nineteenth Century Studies, or Women’s and Gender Studies, Digital Humanities and Public History, and Law and Policy.

The M.A. is also appropriate for those who wish to gain more preparation before applying for a History Ph.D.

Applications are due by December 1 for admission for the following August.

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Requirements

The following M.A. requirements apply to students entering the program in Fall 2026 and beyond; the most recent Graduate Student Handbook is available online. Students who entered the program between 2018 and 2025 may use the 2023 Handbook or 2018 Handbook.

 

 

*If the language requirement was not satisfied prior to enrollment, M.A. students will need to take 4 semesters with an average grade of B or better, or equivalent comprehension demonstrated by a placement exam, in a single foreign language.

32 total credit hours*

HIST 9003
HIST 9013
HIST 9503
HIST 9903
4 Courses in Geographic Concentration (2 in main region + 2 in other two areas):
Europe = HIST 931, HIST 933, HIST 941/943 + HIST 961/963;
U.S. = HIST 941, HIST 943,  HIST 931/933 + HIST 961/963; 
World = HIST 961, HIST 963, HIST 931/933 + HIST 941/943		12
2 Courses in Interdisciplinary Concentration
(ETHN; GPSP; HRHA; MRST; NCST; WMNS; DH & Public History; History of Education; Law & Policy**)
**J.D./M.A. & Dual M.A. w/ Ed. share 9 credits w/ joint degree		6
2 courses in Professional Development: HIST 801A / HIST 801B*** / HIST 801C
***not required for J.D./M.A., Dual M.A. w/ Ed., or accelerated M.A. program		2