Admissions requirements

All applicants meeting the admission requirements for the Department of History must also meet the University requirements for graduate study. Applicants to the Master Program in History must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in history or in an allied field with at least four upper-division courses in history. Furthermore, applicants must have completed History 301 (Historical Methods and Writing) or the equivalent before beginning graduate work. Applicants must have either met the CSUSM requirements for Computer Competency or the equivalent at another institution. Additional requirements for admission to the program are as follows:

Admission to the University for Graduate Studies.
Overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate major.
The General Test for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). While the minimum acceptable score may vary year by year, it is unlikely that an applicant will be admitted with a score of less than 500 on the verbal section of the exam. The score must be from a test taken no earlier than five years preceding the date of application.
TOEFL if appropriate with a minimum TOEFL score of 550.
Two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended with official verification of graduation.
At minimum, three letters of recommendation that assess academic accomplishments and potential for graduate study.
A 750-word statement of research intent describing historical fields of study including mention of interest and/or experience in media and technology, relevant educational background, and post-graduate career/educational objectives.
One formal academic writing sample, as recent as possible. Preferably, this should be a sample from previous college or university coursework and should not be written simply for the purpose of admission.
Completed History MA application.