Master of Arts in History

The University of Wyoming’s History Department offers graduate students the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty in an array of specializations and methodologies, with special concentration in the American West in a global context. In addition to our strengths in United States, U.S. Western and Native American history, we offer coursework covering Modern Europe, Latin America, the Medieval Europe, Russia and South Asia. This wide range of expertise makes the University of Wyoming an ideal place for students to explore comparative themes in social, cultural and global history. Our MA graduates achieve both career goals and employment or placement in the finest PhD programs in the nation. 

M.A. students at the University of Wyoming have access to full funding opportunities through Graduate Assistantships, research grants, and other sources. For more information, look through the History Graduate Awards Section of the History Funding Opportunities. You can also learn more about funding your graduate studies on our History MA Requirements page.

UW News: UW History Program has been ranked in the top 1% for a "best value" by College Factual.

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