Be part of history
Get a combined BA/MA in History at Binghamton University
Study with renowned and award-winning scholar teachers, professors whom you know and who know you
Why take this approach?
- Combine a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Arts in history
- Reduce the time to complete both degrees from 6 to 5 years
- Take graduate-level courses that satisfy graduate and undergraduate degree requirements
- An Excellent Foundation for Applying to top doctoral programs in history or careers in journalism, public service, historical parks, museums, etc.
More than just a degree!
Our students develop skills that prepare them for occupations that require research, analysis, organization, and reporting. Specific skills include planning and prioritizing work, making persuasive arguments that influence others, processing information, decision making and problem solving, and verbally communicating ideas.
Choose between Major fields
United States, Europe, East Asia, Latin America, and the Ottoman Empire
Thematic areas include
Women, gender, and sexuality; imperialism and colonialism; environmental history; science, technology and medicine, etc.
Typical Progress by Semester
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16 credit hrs Gen Ed/WRIT 111 Gen Ed/Harpur Req Gen Ed/Harpur Req Undergrad elective |
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16 credit hrs HIST 2xx Gen Ed/Harpur Req Gen Ed/Harpur Req Undergrad elective |
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16 credit hrs HIST 2xx Gen Ed/Harpur Req Gen Ed/Harpur Req Gen Ed/Harpur Req |
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16 credit hrs HIST 2xx Gen Ed/Harpur Req Gen Ed/Harpur Req Gen Ed/Harpur Req |
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16 credit hrs HIST 310 HIST 3xx Undergrad elective Undergrad elective |
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16 credit hrs HIST 3xx HIST 4xx Undergrad elective Undergrad elective |
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14 credit hrs HIST 3xx HIST 3xx HIST 4xx Undergrad elective |
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16 credit hrs Grad HIST 5xx Grad HIST 5xx Undergrad elective Undergrad elective |
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12 credit hrs Grad HIST 592 Historiography Grad HIST 5xx Grad HIST 600 Research Seminar |
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12 credit hrs Grad HIST 5xx Grad HIST 5xx Grad HIST 5xx MA Exam (May) |
Total Credits: 150
Application & Admissions
- Students initially consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies in History
- Students apply to the History graduate program before applying to Graduate School
- 8 of 32 credit hours towards the MA will be billed at the rate for undergraduate credits
- It is best for applications to be submitted by April 15 of a student’s junior year