Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in History program familiarizes students with the richness of the thought, culture and society of the past. By studying the history of civilization, SLU students become acquainted with all fields in the humanities, as well as developments in other disciplines, such as law, medicine, business and technology. The graduate program in history at Saint Louis University is one of the oldest in the country, granting its first Ph.D. in 1919. Today, the tradition of excellence is continued by training students in a variety of historical fields. SLU's history program offers students internationally renowned faculty, an outstanding mentoring program and high-quality professional training. Master's students in history at SLU choose a specialized area of study from the following concentrations: American, Byzantine-Late Antique, Early Modern European, Medieval European, Modern European, World History. SLU's history program offers students internationally renowned faculty, an outstanding mentoring program and high-quality professional training. History graduate students at SLU also benefit from the rich archival and institutional resources available in St. Louis, including established relationships with sites such as the Jesuit Archives and Research Center, the Missouri Historical Society, Gateway Arch National Park, the Circuit Court Records Project, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, the Sheldon Galleries, the Contemporary Art Museum, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Historic Landmarks Association. Demonstrate research skills in archival and published primary sources, as well as field work. Demonstrate advanced analysis of historiographic interpretation, and knowledge of the state of major and minor fields of study. Demonstrate an advanced historical knowledge of major and minor fields of study.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Secondary School Teacher (Advanced History), Museum Curator, Scientific Journal Editor (History Focus), Research Assistant (Historical Studies), Community Education Program Coordinator, Archivist, Collections Manager, Historical Preservation Specialist, Cultural Heritage Officer, Oral History Project Coordinator, Public History Consultant, Genealogist, Historical Journalist, Diversity & Inclusion Officer (Cultural/Historical Awareness), Editorial Assistant (History Publications), Corporate Historian, Arts & Culture Program Coordinator, Content Strategist (History/Heritage Focus), Speechwriter (Government/Policy Focus), Public Relations Specialist (Cultural Institutions), Documentary Researcher (History Themes), Media Correspondent (History/Politics), Brand Strategist (Heritage/Storytelling Focus), Marketing Content Manager (Historical Themes), Organizational Development Consultant.
