History (Accelerated MA)

Program Availability 

The History Accelerated Master’s program is offered on the Indiana State University campus and as a fully online degree option. The program is open to eligible U.S. and international undergraduate students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degrees at Indiana State University. 

Why Choose the History Accelerated Master’s Program at Indiana State?  

If your educational and career goals include earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the History Accelerated Master’s program is an ideal pathway that can save you time and money. 

Go Further Faster 

As a student completing a bachelor’s degree at Indiana State University, you may be eligible to participate in the History Accelerated Master’s (4+1) program. This degree option enables you to combine undergraduate and graduate courses and to complete your Master of Arts (MA) in History one year after completing your bachelor’s degree. 

The program is best suited for students who are enrolled in the History BA program, but majors from other disciplines may also apply. It is important to contact an academic advisor early in your studies to determine your eligibility, discuss program and GPA requirements, and plan your program of study. 

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

The Department of History is proud to have full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty with practical experience in the United States and around the world. They are committed to helping you excel academically as you discover and explore your own historical interests. Faculty often lead field trips to museums and cultural sites of interest, both nearby and as study-abroad excursions to global destinations. 

You will also benefit from small class sizes that enable you to work closely with your teachers, including a research advisor.

What You'll Learn in the History Accelerated Master’s Program

The History Accelerated Master’s program focuses on differing approaches and building blocks to writing history, critical analysis of sources, and the production of source-based arguments. Required courses include reading, research, and writing assignments combined with discussion boards and/or synchronous online meetings. 

You will also choose from a variety of elective courses. Topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Environmental history
• History of the Middle East
• Foreign relations history
• Russian and East European history
• The history of race, nationality, and labor
• Women’s history
• Mapping history 

The 4+1 accelerated program combines undergraduate and graduate courses to complete the master’s degree in five years. You will complete 15 hours of graduate credit during your final undergraduate year and 15 hours of graduate credit during the fifth year. 

Throughout the accelerated program, an advisor will work with you to ensure a seamless pathway from your bachelor’s degree through the completion of your master’s degree. 

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Career Possibilities for History Accelerated Master’s Graduates 

Graduates with a History MA from Indiana State University are qualified to enter into doctoral programs in history and to teach at the university, community college, and secondary levels. The degree also provides an excellent background for careers in law, business, and government service. 

Many of our History graduate alumni have secured jobs as museum curators, librarians, archivists, editors, educators, historic site specialists, and research historians. We have a network of alumni working in numerous fields who will help you transition to a fulfilling career using your Accelerated History MA degree. 

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.