Master of Arts - History
About the Program
The Department of History’s Master of Arts (M.A.) degree has two major subplans: North American history and world history. There is also an accelerated general history subplan, which is open to talented UNLV undergraduates eager to transfer directly into graduate study. Students can minor in public, North American, world, or European history.
The M.A. program is designed to broaden and deepen the student’s understanding of the heritage of human experience with some specialization in specific fields or periods of history. Students who graduate from UNLV with an M.A. in History are highly-skilled in problem solving, critical thinking, and clear communication.
Receive Guidance from Our Renowned Faculty
Our graduate faculty engage in relevant, thought-provoking, and award-winning research in each of our major areas of focus. They are dedicated to mentoring students eager to pursue their own careers in a range of industries and professions.
“The UNLV History Department proved that a career in public history was possible as I intersected western history and collections management to form the basis of a career in archival management. My experiences at UNLV directly led to my first archival jobs and professional development, which culminated into my current role as curator of library, manuscripts, and photographs at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.”Kassidy Whetstone (Class of 2022); Employment Upon Graduation: Curator of Library, Manuscripts, and Photographs, Nevada State Museum
Professional Opportunities
- Graduate Assistantships: The UNLV History Department offers a limited number of graduate assistant (GA) positions to top candidates in the graduate program. These state-funded packages include a tuition waiver, stipend/living allowance, and health insurance in exchange for 20 hours a week of work as a teaching assistant in the department. Visit the Graduate College’s Graduate Assistantships page for more information about GA positions.
- Public History Internships: Students minoring in public history complete an internship as part of their degree requirements. This offers them a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, and establish professional contacts, in museums, archives, and libraries in Las Vegas, Nevada, and beyond.
- Annual Prizes and Scholarships: The History Department also has a series of prizes and scholarships, which it awards every year. Students can use these cash awards to fund travel for research and scholarly conferences.
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Contact
For more information, visit our faculty/staff directory and contact our graduate coordinator.