Overview

About this Field

The History program of Valdosta State University is a good choice for students interested in the discipline who want to broaden their educational horizons and prepare for a number of careers or graduate school.

Selected Educational Outcomes

Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of political developments in history.
Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of social developments in history.
Students will communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of the process of historical research and critical analysis.
Students will complete historical research projects that effectively use library resources and computer and information technology.

Careers

Archivist
Community Relations Professional
Congressional Aide
Historian
Historic Site Professional
Information Manager
Journalist
Lawyer
Legislative Assistant
Literary Agent
Litigation Support Staff Member
Lobbyist
Market Research Analyst
Museum Professional
Museum Specialist
News Correspondent
Nonprofit Professional
Paralegal
Park Ranger
Political Scientist
Public Policy Specialist
Publishing Executive
Records Manager
Secondary School Teacher
Social Services Administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Topics in History

History of Cuisine and Culture

The Ancient Near East

Hellenistic Greece and Rome

Renaissance and Reformation

Europe in the Age of Louis XIV, 1648-1750

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, United States

Disciplines

History View 534 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

4 _(analytical)

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee
Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally- accredited institution.
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale calculated on all attempted coursework.
Minimum 3.0 GPA in all college-level History courses, with no grade below a "C" in a History course.
Minimum of 15 semester hours credit in upper-level (3000 or above) History courses.
Minimum GRE Requirements: 500 Verbal score and 4.0 Analytical score
An essay detailing applicant’s interest in enrolling in the program, goals for advancing his/her intellectual abilities in the program, and how study in the program will advance his/her professional skills.
Recommendations from professionals familiar with your academic work.
Sample of formal writing such as a research or seminar paper.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9072 USD / year

≈ 9072 USD / year
Out-of-State

8820 USD / year

≈ 8820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2340 USD / year

≈ 2340 USD / year

Living costs

Valdosta

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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