program description

history is the study of change in human societies over time. undergraduates majoring in history may select advanced courses focusing upon the entire range of life within a nation or region during a given time period, or courses dealing with some specialized aspect of life (social history, economic history, etc.), or courses which explore the concepts and methodology of historical research and analysis.

the master of arts in history is offered with specialties in the united states, world history, europe and the mediterranean before c.e. 1500, europe after c.e. 1500, early modern europe, and gender in history. the m.a. is designed to accommodate students' interests and needs as they pursue a course of study under the direction of a committee of faculty members. together with their committee, students plan a program to give both depth and breadth to their understanding of the past. the faculty is familiar with and sensitive to the needs of students who must work part-time or full-time while pursuing their graduate program. san francisco and the bay area contain many libraries, archival repositories, and historical agencies where students can do research or obtain on-site experience through an internship.