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Master of History in Specialized Option

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

A 30-unit master's degree in History (Specialized Option) offered through the Department of History at Sacramento State.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in History in Specialized Option. Apply skills related to 30-unit master's programme offered through the Department of History
  • Coursework includes Interpreting World History
  • Research and Writing in US History. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Doctoral study in history
  • History teaching in public schools
  • Archival management
  • Oral history
  • Consulting
  • Public-sector historical research

Curriculum

  • 30-unit master's programme offered through the Department of History. Coursework includes Interpreting World History
  • Research and Writing in US History
  • Research and Writing in the History of the American West
  • Research and Writing in World History Select three of the following: and Reading Seminar in African. Requirements mention a thesis
  • a culminating project
  • an internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
  • 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
  • ECE or ACEI evaluation
  • Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 65

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the History in Specialized Option admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,577 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Letters
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to History in Specialized Option. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.