Graduate Program
Department of History & Philosophy
Master of Arts in History (M.A.)
About the program:
- Complete the program in 30 credits
- This program offers rolling admission
- Structured for full-time and part-time students
- Classes are offered primarily in person on Millersville’s main campus. Many classes include a Zoom option, and some are offered online. This format fosters the development of a supportive and connected community.
The Master of Arts degree in History at Millersville University offers advanced training in American, European and World History. Helping you achieve your goals is central to all of Millersville’s graduate programs. The M.A. in History is no exception – flexibility is key, and you have the option to tailor the program to encompass all of your interests.
The Master of Arts in History degree program is offered in a flexible format with both online and face-to-face class options. Completing only online classes in pursuit of this program could take more time than a mix of face-to-face and online classes, depending on course offerings. Please review your degree plan with the graduate coordinator.
For more information, please click here for MA History Cut Sheet.
Thesis Option - 30 S.H.:
Students who elect to write a thesis must register for HIST 699 and successfully defend an approved thesis based on original research.
Non-Thesis Option - 30 S.H.:
Students who elect not to write a thesis are required to take an additional 600-level research seminar.
The History Department requires that all students enrolled in the M.A. program maintain the level of academic progress described in the Admissions Requirement section. In addition to university requirements, any student entering the History graduate program who receives a second C in his/her degree program is automatically suspended from the program. A student suspended on this basis must petition the Department's Chairperson and graduate faculty for reinstatement.
new in fall 2026: accelerated ba to ma program:
This program allows undergraduate BA majors to begin graduate study during their junior year.
It is a 4 + 1 program: students complete four years as undergraduates, paying undergraduate tuition for graduate courses, and then a final year as graduate students.
For more information please see 4 + 1 cut sheet.
october 2026 - "Beyond the thirteen" conference in Bermuda
The "Beyond the Thirteen" conference in Bermuda was led by our own History faculty member, Dr. Clarence Maxwell. It included four of our recent Millersville University MA Alums who have gone on to Ph.D. programs.
Explore the conference material in the link below.
The Beyond the Thirteen Conference
Leading the Beyond the Thirteen Conference, History faculty member, Dr. Clarence Maxwell
Beyond The Thirteen Conference