Master of Arts History - History Education

Master of Arts History - History Education

MTSU's Master's in History Education is a great choice for secondary teachers seeking professional and academic development beyond licensure. The MTSU MA in History, History Education Concentration enables students to work closely with faculty mentors and offers excellent training in historical research, writing, and pedagogy. Our students can tailor their programs to suit their specific interests in many fields of history. Our departmental strengths in Environmental History, African American History, Russian and Soviet History, History of Science and Medicine, Women's and Gender History, and Warfare and Diplomacy offer a wide range of geographical and thematic options. In the College of Education, students can choose from specializations such as Curriculum Development and Educational Leadership to fulfill their professional development goals. Nationally recognized faculty, close mentorship, afternoon and evening class schedules, and affordable tuition make our program a fantastic choice for full-time students and working professionals alike.

Career Path

MTSU’s Master's in History Education is designed for working teachers who want to deepen their historical knowledge, sharpen their teaching methods, and increase their impact on their schools and districts. Some graduates stay in the classroom and reap the benefits of a salary increase and enhanced teaching in the classroom. Others use the degree as a foundation for further doctoral studies in history and either stay in the secondary classroom or take their teaching careers to colleges and universities throughout the nation. Other graduates instead decide to pursue a Ed.S. or Ed.D. in curriculum or administration and go on to lead schools and school systems as principals and directors.