$20,354/Yr
A Master of Arts in History is also a great way to prepare for doctoral studies. Western Carolina University offers four concentrations for its M.A. in History: American or European concentration (non-thesis option), American or European concentration (thesis option), Cherokee Studies option (American concentration, thesis or non-thesis) and Public History option (American concentration).
The Master of Arts in History is a 30-semester hour program that includes foreign language studies, a comprehensive reading list and a focus on research methods. Students will also get valuable practical experience by creating their own professional journal and will have the chance to present findings and research at conferences. Students concentrating on Cherokee Studies have the unique opportunity of immersing themselves in the culture as WCU is located in the heart of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Many graduates choose to continue their studies in a doctoral program, but those looking to enter the workforce have exciting opportunities. Many will use their skills to teach in secondary or post-secondary classrooms. Museums offer a variety of jobs, such as archivists, researchers and curators, that allow you to continue hands-on work with history. Other opportunities in the public and private sectors exist for graduate-level degree holders. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average salary for museum technicians and conservators is $44,320 and the average salary for postsecondary history teachers is $77,720.
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Tuition Fees
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Application Requirements:
- Applicant must have completed bachelors degree from an accredited university
- Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
- Official transcripts must be evaluated by an agency like WES
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent is required on a scale of 4.0
- Submit a statement of purpose
- Submit three letters of recommendation
- Submit a writing sample
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in iBT; 550 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6
- Duolingo: minimum 105
- PTE: minimum 56
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
KC Mahindra Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,542/Yr$5,542 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver |
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