Program Overview
The History at Western Connecticut State University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,249 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Danbury, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- New York City: Its History and Culture
- Readings in American History to 1877
- Readings in American History Since 1877
- Readings in European History to 1500
- Readings in European History since 1500
- Fascism: Revolution or Counterrevolution
- The French Revolution
- The American Revolution
- Origins of World War I
- Origins of World War II
- Islam in International Affairs
- African-American History and Culture
- The Civil War Era
- America in the Sixties
- America in the 1950s
- Islamic Intellectual History
- Conflict in the Modern Middle East
- Approaches to World History
- U.S. Immigration History
- U.S. Urban History
- Colonial North America
- The Early American Republic
- History of the American South
- Chinese Thought and Religion
- China in the Twentieth Century
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed graduate admission application form and fee.
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses and degrees.
- A statement of purpose, two to four pages, typed and double-spaced. The statement should describe the applicant\xc2\x92s relevant past experience, academic and career goals, and interest in the M.A. in History program.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can effectively assess the applicant\xc2\x92s general academic potential.
- Acceptance by the History Graduate Admissions Committee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,249 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,249 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Connecticut State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, United States
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