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Leverage the Past to Build Your Future
Take a comprehensive analysis of the major developments, events, and figures of the past with Norwich University’s Master of Arts in History program. You will demonstrate a familiarity with more than one historiographic tradition and the ability to synthesize different types of historical knowledge. Develop essential skills relevant to not only careers in history but also in business, law, education and government.
Experience a truly unique learning experience from the first private military college in the country and the birthplace of ROTC. Norwich’s flexible online learning platform allows you to connect with a faculty of active scholars with doctorate degrees. You will join a network of more than 18,000 alumni, many of whom have made significant contributions to our country’s development, including Edwin Ferry Johnson, chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railroad; Harry Bate Thayer, president and chairman of AT&T in the 1920s and General Gordon R. Sullivan, chief of staff of the U.S. Army in the 1990s.
Now it’s your time to make history. With your degree, you will improve your historical insight, research, writing, analysis and presentation skills. You can customize your degree based on your career goals and personal interests to become an expert teacher and historian in your area.
You, at Norwich
Learn from a faculty of active scholars with doctorate degrees.
Customize your studies based on your career goals and personal interests.
Develop essential skills relevant to not only careers in history but also in business, law, education, and government.
Improve your historical insight, research, writing, analysis and presentation skills.
Apply to one of four start dates per year.
Benefit from a university recognized as offering Best Value with respect to high academic quality and low net cost of attendance, according to the U.S. News & World Report.*
*Rankings are based on undergraduate programs and on students who recieved the average level of need-based financial aid.
Accreditation & Recognition
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
Next Master's Session Start Dates:
FALL: August 26, 2024
WINTER: November 18, 2024
SPRING: February 17, 2025
Program & Details
At a GlanceNo GRE/GMAT required Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher | Contact AdmissionsMonday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT Call:1-866-684-7237 | |
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Non-Discrimination Statement
Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
Eligibility Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
- If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
Please Note:All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
Application Process
We encourage you to contact an admissions advisor (see below) if you need help at any stage of the application process. You will be required to submit the following items:
- Application form
- Official transcript of your undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university, mailed to the address below.
- Proof of English language proficiency if applicable (TOEFL)
Transcript Links
- Army/Navy/Marine/Coast Guard Joint Services Transcript
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript Requests
Mail transcripts to:
Norwich University
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
P.O. Box 367
Northfield, VT 05663
For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent tocgcsamt@norwich.eduvia password protection.
To contact an admissions advisor:
Call: 1-866-684-7237
Email: learn@norwich.edu
Norwich’s history program curriculum is composed of six courses, each of which is delivered through our online classroom over 11 weeks for a total of 36 credit hours.
Our graduates can:
Demonstrate a familiarity with more than one historiographic tradition and the ability to synthesize different types of historical knowledge.
Apply a depth and breadth of subject matter expertise to current roles to become more knowledgeable teachers and public historians.
Conduct historical research through several resources such as course papers and theses.
Concentrations available:
- Public History
- American History
- World History
- Legal and Constitutional History
- Race and Gender History
To view additional program details such as course offerings, requirements, and curriculum maps for the History program, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog using this link.
Online Master's
When applying for a graduate program at Norwich University, there are two essential factors to consider: what does it cost, and how can you pay for it? There are many ways to get financial assistance and several financial strategies that can help you achieve your academic and professional goals. We are here to help you identify and pursue the options that are best for you.
Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 36
Cost Per Credit Hour: $698
may apply.
Financial Aid Resources
Paying for your Education
Quick Info
100%
Online
Courses completed entirely online
15
Students
Maximum number of students per class
18
Months
Average time to program completion
Alumni Testimonials
The professors became my mentors and gave me an edge in conducting viable academic research that will pay dividends throughout my next career.
Vincent Cole
'22 Master of Arts in History
Read Story
The research techniques I learned help me every day. After starting my degree, the museum I interned at hired me to work for them.
Maria Faircloth
'22 Master of Arts in History
Read Story
I use the research, analysis, and writing skills honed through my classwork at Norwich daily.
Christopher Jackson
'22 Master of Arts in History
Read Story
The skills and knowledge that I gained from this degree have already made me a more effective teacher.
Mallory Langkau
'20 Master of Arts in History
Read Story
Personally, the [history] program renewed my interest in research, critical thinking, and writing.
Tiffany Sakahar-Peterson
'17 Master of Arts in History
Read Story
Vincent Cole
Maria Faircloth
Christopher Jackson
Mallory Langkau
Tiffany Sakahar-Peterson
Faculty & Staff
Our Master of Arts in History program is led by expert doctorate faculty and dedicated staff members. Through their leadership, the program challenges you to enhance your writing, analytical skills, and subject matter expertise, and introduces you to the major historical themes and debates in the field of study. Our staff members provide additional support, guiding you from day one to graduation.We have an in-house instructional design team that work hand-in-hand with program faculty and staff to ensure an efficient and interactive online learning experience in each course.
David J. Ulbrich
Position(s):
- Associate Dean of the Arts and Sciences Division
- Program Director in History and Military History
- Associate Professor
John Broom
Position(s):
- Associate Program Director of Academics
Kerri Murnyack
Position(s):
- Associate Program Director
Toni Grout
Position(s):
- Student Support Advisor
Careers & Outcomes
Career Opportunities for History Graduates
Whether your goals are to sharpen writing and research skills, develop a nuanced perspective on the past or garner subject matter experience, numerous Norwich alumni have proven that the pursuit of an online master’s degree in history is a fruitful endeavor.
Our Master of Arts in History degree can help you reach a variety of roles related to the field of history. You can also apply your degree to other public history venues. If you are in the military, our online master’s degree in history program may help you advance within the military or transition to a new career.
Career Roles
- Archivist
- Archeologist
- Content Producer
- Curator
- Digital Historian
- Editor
- Educator
- Executive Director
- Grant Writer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Legislative Staff
- Museum Director
- Records Manager
- Researcher