MA/MS in History

The master's degree in history at Queens College is built to serve several kinds of students. Some use it as a stepping stone toward doctoral research. Others need it to satisfy the academic component of permanent teacher certification in New York State. Working professionals also enroll to improve their credentials while pursuing a long-standing interest in the past. The graduate faculty are published scholars working across a wide range of historical fields. Related options exist for students with overlapping goals. The department offers a joint degree with library science, awarding both an MLS and an MA, and it works with the Secondary Education and Youth Services department on a Master of Science in Education. An accelerated track is also available. Students who qualify may count advanced courses completed as undergraduates toward both their bachelor's and their master's degrees, which shortens the overall path to the graduate credential.