Master of Arts: History

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Master of Arts: History

Who Would be Interested in This Program?

  • Teachers seeking to gain more historical knowledge while earning a higher rank
  • Students interested in preparing for a doctoral program in history
  • Students interested in earning a graduate degree to prepare for work in museums, historical societies, and other fields

What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program?

  • GRE scores:  153 Verbal and 4.0 Analytical Writing (GRE waived if overall undergraduate GPA is 2.5 or higher)
  • GPA:  Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or GPA of 2.75 in last 60 semester hours of the baccalaureate program
  • Degree:  Completion of at least a satisfactory undergraduate minor in history or the equivalent

Where Are Recent Graduates of the Program Employed?

  • Morehead State University
  • Boston University - Graduate Fellowship
  • University of Kentucky - Graduate Assistant
  • Many High Schools in the region, including Model Lab
  • EKU Libraries
  • EKU Athletic Department

How Do I Get More Information?