MA/MS in History

Boston University's Department of History runs a terminal master's degree for applicants who majored in history or a closely related subject. Candidates deepen their grasp of the field and learn how the historical profession operates. The program suits students aiming to teach in secondary schools or community colleges, to continue toward a doctorate, or to enter law school, and it also welcomes people who simply want further historical study. Residency work consists of eight term courses, and three are compulsory: The Historian's Craft, Historiography and Historical Methods. Students are expected to master a chosen subfield, write an original research paper drawing on archival and field research with publication as a goal, and carry out their work ethically.