Overview

Program in Historical Studies / Program in Historical Studies is located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	7

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

35

Applied

20

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	January 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

29

Total Graduate Students

3%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.9%
Black or African American	6.9%
White or Caucasian	68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3.45%
Unknown	10.34%

Gender

Male (62%)

Female (37%)

Faculty

24

Total faculty

Full-time - 16

Part-time - 8

Male (9)

Female (15)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	U.S. history, European history, public history, community engagement
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	50,000

Location & Contact

Address Fine Arts, 5th Floor North
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD  21250
United States

Contact Dr. Derek Musgrove
Graduate Program Director
Email: derek.musgrove@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-2312
Fax: 410-455-1045

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