Master of Arts in History American History Track

Our nation’s history is distinct. Your career can be, too.

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For nearly two centuries, Norwich University has played a pivotal role in history. Building upon our legacy of academic excellence and innovation, our online programs are designed to help you advance your career while giving you the flexibility to work full time.

Our online Master of Arts in History program can help enhance your research, writing, and analysis skills and prepare you for an exciting career in a variety of industries.

Through the American History track, enjoy a comprehensive examination of major developments, events, and figures of the past to help develop your interpretations of United States history. Our program can improve upon your proficiency as a historian and provide a fresh perspective in order to evaluate the events and people that have helped define our nation.

Program highlights

Complete coursework in as few as 18 months.
Apply with no GRE required.
Enjoy small classes capped at 15 students.
Benefit from personalized support to help guide your education and goals.

Why choose Norwich?

  • Expert Faculty. Learn from PhD-level scholars who are impacting the American history landscape.
  • Broad Skill Set. Grow skills relevant to careers in history as well as business, law, education, and government.
  • Flexible Education. Complete coursework and participate in discussions each week around your busy schedule.
  • Student Satisfaction. In a recent alumni survey, 92% reported they would recommend Norwich's Master of Arts in History online program.*
  • Subject Expertise. 100% of our alumni surveyed said the online Master of Arts in History program helped them learn to think like a historian.*
*Data is from the 2016 Norwich University College of Graduate and Continuing Studies Alumni Survey

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