Master of Arts in History

What Will You Study in Our Online Master’s in History?

• Methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of history
• The Christian cultural heritage of America
• How to conduct an oral history interview

In our Master of Arts in History program, you will examine the mechanics of historical research and theory to gain an understanding of the major historical events that shaped the present. You can choose online history classes that are tailored to your particular interests and career goals, making your history master’s degree more marketable.

At Liberty University, our online professors facilitate an engaging online learning community and take a personal interest in your success. As professionals with real-world experience, our professors will impart practical wisdom and firsthand experiences to help you understand key concepts. You may also be interested in exploring our Master of Arts in Public History or our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in History.

Potential Career Options for Online History Degree Graduates

• Adjunct history professor
• Author
• Historian
• History instructor
• Museum director
• Researcher

Highlights of Liberty University’s Master’s Program in History

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Arts in History degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete our master’s degree in history program in under 2 years.

Military Benefits for Online History Master’s Degree Students

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder.
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times.