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Master of Arts in History: World History (online)

Teach Global History with Confidence

The online Master of Arts (M.A.) in History with a World History track at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Southeast offers current educators an opportunity to broaden their content knowledge and qualify for advanced teaching opportunities. Whether you’re preparing to teach dual-credit courses or want to enrich your classroom with a deeper understanding of global historical themes, this flexible, 100% online program is designed with your goals in mind. Delivered through IU Online, the program lets you pursue graduate study without stepping away from your career.

Strengthen Your Teaching Toolkit

The World History track explores major global events, movements, and cultural interactions that have shaped societies across continents and eras. You'll study empires and revolutions, trade and migration, religion and identity, conflict and diplomacy—all through a critical, comparative lens. Courses emphasize primary source analysis and writing, equipping you to approach world history in a way that’s both academically rigorous and pedagogically effective. The curriculum fulfills HLC dual-credit requirements by providing required graduate credit hours in history.

A Flexible Path for Busy Educators

This fully online degree program is designed to accommodate the demands of teaching professionals. You can complete readings, assignments, and discussions on a flexible schedule that aligns with your work life. IU Southeast’s expert faculty, small class sizes, and emphasis on mentorship ensure that you receive meaningful, individualized support, so you can confidently apply what you learn in your own classroom.

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Career Information

Graduates of the M.A. in History – World History track are well-equipped to teach dual-credit or introductory college-level courses in global or non-Western history. They also pursue leadership roles within their schools, develop interdisciplinary curricula, and contribute to global education initiatives in public and nonprofit sectors. This degree provides the academic foundation to grow professionally while helping students connect local and global histories in meaningful ways.

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partner Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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