If you’re pursuing a career in teaching history, or just want to further your intellectual and professional development, the M.A. in History at UNA offers an outstanding program, with an affordable price tag. Classes are taught on our historic campus located in an area rich with Civil Rights landmarks, Civil War battlegrounds, and the Trail of Tears route, or you may take classes online from your location.

Designed as a generalist program with an emphasis on U.S. history, UNA’s M.A. in History prepares graduates to teach at the secondary level and beyond, pursue Ph.D. studies, and attain career or salary advancement or further study in fields of education, law, library science, journalism, seminary training, government, and business. Courses are taught by highly qualified professors with numerous publications and a wide variety of research interests. Their expertise offers students a rich but attainable graduate experience.

Student may choose between Thesis and Non-Thesis options for the M.A. in History degree.

“I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to pursue my Master’s Degree in History through the University of North Alabama. Through a variety of online and night classes I was able to continue working while working towards my goals. The professors were always willing to answer any questions that I had and helped me grow so much as a teacher and historian. I would highly suggest applying at UNA.”

Caitlan Daniel
M.A. in History