Program Overview
The History graduate program integrates traditional and interdisciplinary approaches to historical research. Students take a variety of courses in historical methods, research methodology, and professional development. An MA in History prepares students to use their skills in a variety of teaching, research, and other positions, including museums, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or further academic study.
We also welcome K-12 educators who wish to pursue an MA in History. We offer a flexible course schedule with courses in-person and online, along with the option to customize the final MA project to meet the demands of primary and secondary educators.
For questions, please contact Dr. Marie Stango, Director of Graduate Studies, at mariestango@isu.edu or 208-282-2379.
Application Deadlines
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Priority Deadline to be considered for GTA funding: March 31st
Fall Admission: May 1st
Spring Admission: November 1st
Admissions Requirements
The student must apply and meet all criteria for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, applicants must comply with the following departmental requirements:
- Through the Graduate School application system, applicants must submit three names of references to provide letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from individuals familiar with their academic work.
- Through the Graduate School application system, applicants must submit a statement of interest regarding their historical studies and academic goals. Particular attention should be given to explaining how these interests and goals relate to this program.
- Applicants should have at least 12 credits of previous course work in history. Teachers with at least three years of classroom experience teaching history or social studies may request an exemption from this requirement. These applicants should address how their experience teaching provides evidence of content knowledge in their statement of interest. Students admitted under this provision need to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA over their first nine credits of graduate coursework in History.
- Applicants for Fall admission must apply by March 31st to be considered for funding, and by May 1st to be considered for admission. Applicants for Spring admission must apply by November 1st.