New York University
Department of History
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BA/MA Program in History

Current CAS students interested in the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program (BA/MA program) typically apply during their junior year. In the graduate portion of the program, they can qualify for a scholarship covering up to 50 percent of the tuition for the master's degree.

The History department offers Masters Programs in 3 fields:

World History

http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.worldhistory

Faculty Contact: Prof. Andrew Sartori

asartori@nyu.edu

212-998-8679

KJCC rm. 712

History of Women and Gender

http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.womenandgender

Faculty Contact: Prof. Linda Gordon

linda.gordon@nyu.edu

212-998-86427

KJCC rm.606


Archives and Public History

http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory

Faculty Contact: Prof. Peter Wosh

pw1@nyu.edu

212-998-8601

KJCC rm. 503


Before applying for the BA/MA program, interested students should thoroughly read through the information available online about their program of interest (links above) and then meet with the appropriate faculty member listed above to discuss the curriculum and program requirements. It is recommended that you meet with the faculty member in your field of interest before making an appointment with The Preprofessional Center.

Information about the application process and paper applications can be obtained from The Preprofessional Center, which is located in the Silver Center, Room 901. Interested students should start by consulting the information online on the CAS website. Students should then call 212-998-8160 to make an appointment with Rhiaz Kahn for advisement about the BA/MA program and to discuss the application process. 

Application includes:

·         Application form

·         Statement of Purpose

·         Current Transcript

·         2 Letters of Recommendation

The History department requires that you have a 3.5 college and history GPA to be admitted to the program and that you maintain a 3.5 college and history GPA to remain in the BA/MA program. A GPA above this minimum does not guarantee admission to a BA/MA program in history.

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