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MA/MS in History

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States•THE 2021 #1001-1527

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James Madison University offers MA/MS in History, a master's degree in History programme in Harrisonburg, United States. It carries 30.0 credits (credit hours).

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: History
Credits: 30.0 (credit hours)

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: jmu.edu ·

Program details

Overview

The Department of History at James Madison University awards a Master of Arts degree, with the option to concentrate in one of three fields of history. Students complete thirty hours of history coursework, pass a comprehensive examination, and write a thesis worth six credit hours. The department's graduate pages cover admissions, financial aid, the faculty and current students, and link to the full degree requirements and the online application.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

About James Madison University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 20,888
THE rank: #1001-1527
Programs: 97
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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