Most institutions that offer an online master's degree in history encourage students to specialize their study in one of several available concentrations. The full range of specialized areas is nearly as vast as history itself, but here's a list of a few options that are especially common:<\/p>\n

World history<\/li>\n
American history<\/li>\n
European history<\/li>\n
Public history<\/li>\n
Military history<\/li>\n
Ancient history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Graduate history programs typically contain some core history courses as well as classes covering the specifics of a student's chosen specialty. The exact course titles may vary from one school to another, but the following concepts can be found in just about any curriculum for an online master's degree in history:<\/p>\n
- Historical methods<\/li>\n
- Comparative history<\/li>\n
- Historical theory<\/li>\n
- Research methods<\/li>\n
- Graduate research seminar<\/li>\n
- Historiography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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  Hawaii Pacific University offers a program for an M.A. in diplomacy and military studies, which is an interdisciplinary master's degree that focuses on history, political science and international relations. Accordingly, the courses all focus on aspect of these areas. Within that general focus, Hawaii Pacific University offers a broad array of classes. Some of these courses are genuinely unique, like courses in the history of genocide and the history of race, sex and war in the U.S. Another rare course covers a historical perspective on how oil affects security and sustainability. Ranked fourth in prominence and fifth in student success, the program emphasizes a number of contemporary approaches, such as sustainability.<\/p>\n
  Students at Hawaii Pacific University come from every state in the nation as well as from 80 countries, making it one of the world's most diverse universities.<\/p>","title":"Hawaii Pacific University (history)","priorityLevel":15,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":199365510,"key":220989110,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"Hawaii Pacific University (history)","abstract":"","blurbKey":220989110,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":58,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":32,"time":1458930778000,"day":6},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":0,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":32,"time":1458930720000,"day":6},"fileBlurbKey":0,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_10"},{"blurbsArr":[{"qualificationCodes":[],"downloadableFiles":[],"altWebPage":[],"questionSetKey":183402110,"language":"ENGLISH-USA","blurb":"
  An online master's degree in history can be especially helpful for several careers. Here is an introduction to some of the history careers on today's employment market:<\/p>\n
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  1. High school teacher<\/div>\n
  High school teachers of history classes can benefit greatly from a graduate degree in history, even though it isn't always listed as a requirement for employment. Candidates who have advanced study in their classroom subject may be preferred for desirable teaching positions, and the additional context that graduate study provides can be a great help in answering your students' unexpected questions. A few courses in secondary education pedagogy can be a big help as well.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  University of North Carolina-Wilmington came in No. 1 overall out of the schools that offer an online master's in history program. The university ranked first place for affordability, second for student success and fifth for prominence.
  
  The University of North Carolina system is a strong state system, with campuses like UNC-Chapel Hill carrying fine, even international, reputations. University of North Carolina-Wilmington offers several master's level programs in history, but just one online: a Master of Arts for professional educators. Most of this program is taught online, but it does require two summer institutes. Each is one week long, and students must attend in person.
  
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  The University of North Alabama offers a range of graduate study options in history. Some, like the master's in public history, are offered only in person. However, a general master's in history is offered both online and in person.
  
  Because this program meets criteria requirements for public education, it supports high school teachers seeking to raise their level of expertise. On the other hand, the program provides a foundation for those planning to go on to doctoral study in history.
  
  The University of North Alabama's program offers a thesis and non-thesis track, both of which require a set of required and elective classes. While the program emphasizes American history, a range of other classes are offered, including courses focusing on specific methods of history such as oral history and digital history. Also, other available courses focus on the history of specific nations.
  
  The master's program in history at the University of North Alabama ranks high out of the 16 ranked schools. It earned third place for affordability and fourth place for flexibility.<\/p>","title":"University of North Alabama (history)","priorityLevel":7,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":199363510,"key":220985410,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"University of North Alabama (history)","abstract":"","blurbKey":220985410,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":57,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":10,"time":1458929457000,"day":6},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":0,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":10,"time":1458929400000,"day":6},"fileBlurbKey":114982610,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_2"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"american-public-university-system-history.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":22,"hours":18,"seconds":33,"month":8,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":28,"time":1471915713000,"day":2},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1705608710,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["SUBJECT"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","position":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_3","authors":[],"createdByUser":1391586610,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/history-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":183402110,"blurb":"
  The American Public University System was founded to provide education to members of the U.S. military, no matter where they were serving. Their commitment and focus is reflected in their first place rank for flexibility. They also rank second for prominence and fifth for affordability.
  
  Although a fair proportion of the university system's students are still military, the system's two universities have since broadened their mission to serve anyone interested in distance education.
  
  The university system offers five different concentrations for their master's in history: American history, ancient and classical history, European history, global history and public history. Within each concentration there are required courses, of course, but the university system also offers a wide range of specialized classes. Many of these, like studies in U.S. military history or the history of peacekeeping, align with the system's origins. Others, like the courses on oral history or West Virginia history, have a more general appeal.<\/p>","title":"American Public University System (history)","priorityLevel":8,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":199363610,"key":220985510,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"American Public University System (history)","abstract":"","blurbKey":220985510,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":35,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":12,"time":1458929555000,"day":6},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":0,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":12,"time":1458929520000,"day":6},"fileBlurbKey":116799410,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_3"},{"blurbsArr":[{"qualificationCodes":[],"downloadableFiles":[],"altWebPage":[],"questionSetKey":183402110,"language":"ENGLISH-USA","blurb":{"projectName":"blssearch","columnsSearched":"OccCode:(\"11-9199X\" OR \"25-1125X\" OR \"25-2022X\" OR \"25-4011X\" OR \"25-4013X\") AND AreaTitle:(\"U.S.\")","columnsReturned":"EmpChangePersent,JobOpening2014To2024,MeanAnnualWage, OccTitle","chartType":"table","chartSubType":"type1","formatterType":"number"},"title":"Additional History Jobs and Salaries","newsletters":[],"priorityLevel":3,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceCodes":[],"serviceKey":0,"articleKey":0,"contentType":"Blurb","key":213477910,"webSiteKey":253390,"activeFlag":"Y","externalSourceKey":0,"images":[],"level":16,"subjectCodes":[],"totalRatings":0,"weight":0,"blurbKey":213477910,"blurbTags":[],"geoData":[],"tags":[],"averageRatings":0,"vendorKey":0,"blurbTypeKey":39810,"totalComments":0,"commentListing":[],"fileBlurbFlag":"N","fileBlurbKey":0,"position":"ADDITIONAL_JOBS_SALARY"}],"blurbPosition":"ADDITIONAL_JOBS_SALARY"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"university-of-louisiana-at-monroe-history.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":29,"hours":9,"seconds":27,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":16,"time":1459268187000,"day":3},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1705608710,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["SUBJECT"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","position":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_8","authors":[],"createdByUser":1705608710,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/history-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":183402110,"blurb":"
  Students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe can follow two paths to earn a master's in history. There is a thesis option, which requires 30 credit hours of coursework, or a non-thesis option, which requires 36 credit hours. The program focuses on Western history, and almost all the courses the university offers focus on periods or topics in European or American history. A handful of courses cover nearby regions that were deeply influential on Western culture, such as Egypt, the biblical lands and the Near East.
  
  Within that framework, course selection is quite varied. Students can pursue a focus on studying about specific regions. For example, there are courses on the Old South, Louisiana in the Civil War and Reconstruction, the New South, and Southern nationalism. A number of courses explore aspects of military history.
  
  The most unique aspect of the history program is the series of courses on the \"makers\" of America and Europe. This intense biographical emphasis on key historical figures is rare.
  
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  As their name suggests, Wayland Baptist University is a religious school, and they aim to integrate Christian faith with education. They offer 15 graduate programs, including one doctoral program and 14 master's programs.
  
  Students can typically complete Wayland Baptist University's master's in history program in six terms. All students must take a course in historical methodology, complete 27 credit hours of graduate coursework in history, and pass a comprehensive exam. They have a choice to either write a thesis or take six more credit hours of classes.<\/p>\n
  
  Wayland Baptist University offers an interesting array of courses. Students can of course emphasize church history. Courses are offered in church history, Baptist history, the intertestamental period, and Near Eastern background to the Old Testament. However, students may also choose among an array of other more secular courses, such as history of the environment, warfare and gender.<\/p>\n
  
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  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers a 30-credit master's in history that's completely online. Going full time, students can typically complete the program in 24 months.
  
  Students must take a single required course, which is in historiography. After that, they take nine electives of their choice, followed by a comprehensive exam. While some courses address world history, most of them focus on Europe and the Americas. Within that framework, some of the offerings are uncommon, even rare, like courses in Hispanic American history, the histories of South American countries, or the 19^{th<\/sup> century opium trade. A range of courses on historical methods or processes are offered; courses in public history, historical method, and material culture allow considerable focus here.
  
  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked third for prominence out of 16 ranked schools. The university also ranked third in student success.<\/p>","title":"Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (history)","priorityLevel":9,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":199363710,"key":220985610,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (history)","abstract":"","blurbKey":220985610,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":49,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":14,"time":1458929689000,"day":6},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":0,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":14,"time":1458929640000,"day":6},"fileBlurbKey":0,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_4"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"norwich-university-history.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":29,"hours":9,"seconds":29,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":15,"time":1459268129000,"day":3},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1705608710,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["SUBJECT"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","position":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_5","authors":[],"createdByUser":1391586610,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/history-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":183402110,"blurb":"}
  Norwich University's online master's in history program ranks first for both prominence and student success out of 16 ranked schools. Additionally, the school ranked third for flexibility. Norwich University received this high flexibility ranking partially because it had 100 percent of its students enrolled fully or partly in distance education in 2014.
  
  History students in the master's program at Norwich University can typically complete their coursework in 18 months. They can also choose from two tracks: American history and world history. In both tracks, students complete six required courses, working through one class at a time. The first four courses in both tracks cover specific historical periods. In the fifth class, students cover directed readings in specialized areas. In the final capstone course, students write extended 50-page papers.
  
  In addition to these two tracks, Norwich offers three related programs: an M.A. in military history, an M.A. in diplomacy and an M.A. in international relations.
  
  The master's in history program has a one-week required summer residency. During this time students take part in interdisciplinary workshops, attend presentations by faculty members, and may present papers and engage in debates.<\/p>","title":"Norwich University (history)","priorityLevel":10,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":199364210,"key":220986310,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"Norwich University (history)","abstract":"","blurbKey":220986310,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":16,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":17,"time":1458929836000,"day":6},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":0,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":17,"time":1458929820000,"day":6},"fileBlurbKey":114983010,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_5"},{"blurbsArr":[{"qualificationCodes":[],"downloadableFiles":[],"altWebPage":[],"questionSetKey":183402110,"language":"ENGLISH-USA","blurb":"
  Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n
  To be included in the rankings, all colleges had to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n
  \n
  Offer the particular graduate program online<\/li>\n
  Enroll full-time or part-time graduate students<\/li>\n
  Have at least 1 percent of their graduate students enrolled in distance education classes<\/li>\n
  Have awarded at least one graduate degree in any related subject between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
  Once we had our list of schools for each subject and degree level, we ranked them on four criteria:<\/p>\n
  \n
  Affordability<\/strong>, based on the in-state average tuition for full-time graduate students, National Center for Education Statistics, 2016<\/li>\n
  Flexibility<\/strong>, based on the percentage of graduate students enrolled in any distance education courses, National Center for Education Statistics, 2016<\/li>\n
  Program Prominence, <\/strong>The ratio of the number of students receiving master’s\/doctoral degrees in that program to the total number of graduate students awarded a degree, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015-16<\/li>\n
  Related Degrees<\/strong>, based on the number of programs the school offers that are in this particular subject and similar subjects, National Center for Education Statistics, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
  Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2016-17, National Center for Education Statistics, http:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/ipeds\/<\/a><\/p>\n
  <\/p>\n
  Article Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n
  Master's in History Program, Harvard Extension School, http:\/\/www.extension.harvard.edu\/academics\/graduate-degrees\/history-degree<\/p>\n
  Prospective Students, Department of History, Cornell University, http:\/\/history.arts.cornell.edu\/graduate-DGS%20Prosp%20Students.php<\/p>\n
  Curriculum, Master of Arts in History, Sam Houston State University, http:\/\/www.shsu.edu\/programs\/master-of-arts-in-history\/curriculum.html<\/p>\n
  Master's in History Online, Southern New Hampshire University, http:\/\/www.snhu.edu\/online-degrees\/masters\/ma-in-history<\/p>\n
  History Program Curriculum, Master of Arts in History, Norwich University Online, http:\/\/online.norwich.edu\/degree-programs\/masters\/master-arts-history\/curriculum<\/p>\n
  History, Graduate Catalog, University of West Florida, http:\/\/catalog.uwf.edu\/graduate\/history\/<\/p>\n
  Master of Arts in History, National University, http:\/\/www.nu.edu\/OurPrograms\/CollegeOfLettersAndSciences\/SocialSciences\/Programs\/MastersofArtsinHistory.html<\/p>\n
  Historians, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, accessed November 5, 2015, http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/historians.htm<\/p>\n
  High School Teachers, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, accessed November 5, 2015, http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/high-school-teachers.htm<\/p>\n
  Archivists, Curators and Museum Workers, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, accessed November 5, 2015, http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/curators-museum-technicians-and-conservators.htm<\/p>","title":"Our Methodology and Sources","newsletters":[],"priorityLevel":4,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceCodes":[],"serviceKey":0,"articleKey":0,"contentType":"Blurb","key":213478010,"webSiteKey":253390,"activeFlag":"Y","externalSourceKey":0,"images":[],"level":16,"subjectCodes":[],"totalRatings":0,"weight":0,"blurbKey":213478010,"blurbTags":[],"geoData":[],"tags":[],"averageRatings":0,"vendorKey":0,"blurbTypeKey":9389,"totalComments":0,"commentListing":[],"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","fileBlurbKey":111621410,"position":"methodology"}],"blurbPosition":"methodology"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"getting-a-masters-in-history.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":26,"hours":9,"seconds":1,"month":1,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":17,"time":1453828621000,"day":3},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1521998910,"image":"","images":[{"imageName":"aoi-history.png","isRemoteImage":"N","imageKey":166796810,"alt":"","caption":"","description":"","width":1000,"absolutePath":"/imagesvr_ce/1770/aoi-history.png","imageTypeCode":215250,"imageTypeName":"Feature","activeFlag":"Y","height":1000,"isPrimaryImage":"N"}],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["HISTORY"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"Learn what to expect when earning a master's degree in history, and find top schools offering online programs.","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"N","position":"DEFAULT","authors":[],"createdByUser":1040150,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/history-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":183402110,"blurb":"
  Students in history degree programs at the graduate level learn more than just names, dates and other cold, hard facts. The classes you'll take on the way to earning an online master's degree in history are designed to provide a well-balanced perspective on present as well as historical events, giving you the tools to interpret and think critically about complex information both current and ancient. Scholars with advanced degrees in history are often uniquely positioned to contribute to organizations by using their analytical thinking, research, organizational and communication skills.<\/p>\n
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  Based in Kansas, Pittsburg State University offers a master's in history with two tracks: a thesis track requiring 30 credit hours of coursework and a seminar track requiring 32 credit hours. Student in the seminar track have several options as a culmination of their studies, including completing a project, expanding two seminar papers, or taking a comprehensive exam. Pittsburg State University recommends the thesis track for students who plan to go on to a doctoral program.
  
  Pittsburg State University ranked fourth for affordability out of the 16 ranked schools that offer an online master's in history program.
  
  The school also offers a useful perk for graduate students. In addition to the courses offered at the graduate level, students can take a limited number of lower-level courses and count them as graduate classes by adding extra tasks to the curriculum, such as book reviews.
  
  Finally, Pittsburg State University's history program offers an impressive array of specialized courses not found elsewhere, such as courses in family history, the samurai, or Kansas and the western states.<\/p>","title":"Pittsburg State University (history)","priorityLevel":11,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":199364410,"key":220986710,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"Pittsburg State University (history)","abstract":"","blurbKey":220986710,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":8,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":19,"time":1458929948000,"day":6},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":25,"hours":11,"seconds":0,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":19,"time":1458929940000,"day":6},"fileBlurbKey":114983110,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_6"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"emporia-state-university-history.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":31,"hours":10,"seconds":57,"month":8,"timezoneOffset":-420,"year":2016,"minutes":36,"time":1472665017000,"day":4},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1393328510,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["SUBJECT"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","position":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_7","authors":[],"createdByUser":1705608710,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/history-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":183402110,"blurb":"
  As one might expect from a program ranked second in flexibility, students at Emporia State University have several options for their master's in history program. There is a thesis and non-thesis option, and students can focus on public history or social sciences education. Students can also choose to enroll fulltime or part-time. Although the entire program is available online, some classes are also available via telenet.
  
  Emporia State University does guide students in their choices: the thesis option prepares students more for doctoral studies, while the non-thesis option is more appropriate for those intending to teach at the high school or community college level. The public history track prepares students for museum or archival work.
  
  The university also guides students in general. Before students apply, they can review the criteria through which their master's projects will be evaluated. Emporia State University's general master's in history program focuses on American history.
  
  The school also ranked second place in affordability out of 16 ranked schools that offer an online master's in history degree program.<\/p>\n
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