Program overview
The Department of History offers the master's degree with coursework in five culture areas: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and United States.
Master's students may pursue one of two options: the Report Option or Public History Option. A fully online MA is available for the Report Option as well.
Students who wish to pursue MA/PHD can click here to learn more.
At a glance
Admission
The application and review process takes place once a year for admission in the Fall semester. Requirements for admission into the program are the same regardless of the degree option selected. Available fully online application deadline is September 1 (to begin Spring) and February 1 (to begin Fall).
Degree options
Please consult the FIU Catalog for the most complete and accurate degree description and requirements. Select the year, then Graduate, then Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, then History for more information.
- Minimum of 30 credits of coursework
- The report option does not set requirements for Core or Breadth Areas distribution.
- All courses must be taken in the Department of History at FIU or be approved in writing by the Graduate Program Director
- Students must complete one two-semester research sequence (6 credits). Must receive an A- or higher on final essay
- With consent of the professor for whom the research paper or report was written, students may revise the report and submit it to the Graduate Committee for final approval.
- Students must complete Historical Methods (HIS6059; 3 credits).
- At least two courses (6 credits) must be comparative. Historical Methods (HIS6059) does not fulfill this requirement. Comparative courses are generally designated under HIS6289, but others with the HIS or WOH prefixes may be approved for this purpose by the Graduate Program Director.
Currently this is the only option available fully online.
Accelerated BA/MA in History
We offer a combined BA/MA in History. This allows students in their senior year of college to take graduate courses and graduate with their master's and bachelor's degrees within 5 years. Please refer to the BA/MA section of our website to learn more.