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Advance your understanding of the forces that shape our world with NDSU’s graduate-level history degree program, designed for those eager to delve deeper into the complexities of peoples, societies, economies and transformative events across time. Offered as a Master of Arts, Master of Science, and doctorate, the program provides tailored pathways for scholars and professionals alike. The Master of Arts is ideal for those pursuing doctoral studies, emphasizing foreign language proficiency and a defended thesis, while the Master of Science caters to in-service professionals with a flexible, non-thesis structure. For those aiming to make a significant scholarly impact, the doctoral program focuses on original research culminating in a dissertation that contributes to global historical knowledge.
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Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Flexible Curriculum
Courses span diverse global settings and eras, with schedules that accommodate both full-time students, as well as working professionals. Classes are offered throughout the day and evenings each semester.
Choose a Path That Meets Your Needs
The Master of Arts is ideal for those pursuing doctoral studies, emphasizing foreign language proficiency and a defended thesis, while the Master of Science caters to in-service professionals with a flexible, non-thesis structure. For those aiming to make a significant scholarly impact, the doctoral program focuses on original research culminating in a dissertation that contributes to global historical knowledge.
Tuition and Funding
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.
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