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Virtual Open House - Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 5-6:30 p.m.
Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom! You'll have the opportunity to learn more about 蘑菇短视频, understand the Graduate School application process, and meet key program representatives.
What You'll Learn
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 蘑菇短视频is located in the heart of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Where You'll Go
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.
Next Steps
A graduate degree in history could be the ticket to your future working in education, pursuing a career in the museum industry and a number of other career options in the private and public sectors. A Master of Arts in History is also a great way to prepare for doctoral studies. 蘑菇短视频 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).
More About Our Master of Arts in History Program
WCU鈥檚 M.A. in History provides rigorous, graduate-level training in historical research, analysis, and interpretation. Students build advanced competency in historiography, archival research, and scholarly writing while exploring diverse fields such as U.S. history, European history, public history, and thematic or comparative studies.
The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options, allowing students to tailor their studies toward academic research, teaching, museum and archival work, or professional pathways that value strong analytical skills. Through close mentorship with faculty, seminar-based coursework, access to regional archives, and opportunities for applied historical work, students develop the expertise needed to think critically about the past and communicate historical knowledge effectively.
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