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Earn Your Master’s in History Online

The future can always learn from the past, and American Public University's (APU) Master of Arts in History digs beyond the facts to explore how pivotal events, people, and cultures have shaped our world today. As a student, you will develop a keen understanding of how societies progressed through time.

APU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times. At APU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.

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Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We offer many grant options. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Request information to learn more.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.

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No GRE®, GMAT™, or other standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Why You Should Earn This Master's From APU

Focused On Your Goals

You begin your program with a study of historiography, an examination of how history has been written and interpreted. A majority of your coursework is then driven by your choice of concentration.

Professionally Oriented

Those who choose the concentration in Public History complete a practicum in a setting such as a historic preservation agency, historic site, cultural resource center, national park or forest, or in an editorial capacity.

A Solid Foundation

This program gives you the opportunity to hone your communication, research, and analytical skills, while sharpening your ability to present compelling arguments.

Enriched Learning

Your academic journey is guided by faculty who are authors and historians themselves, actively conducting research. They are passionate about their work and generously mentor students in preparation for their capstone project.

Rich Resources

You will have access to our University’s online library and its thousands of academic texts and materials, providing an abundant source for reading and research material.

Peer Collaboration

Through student activities, like the Saber and Scroll History Club and the Historical Studies Honor Society, there are ample opportunities to interact with fellow students, among them educators, historians, and history enthusiasts. Our internationally circulated student-run journal, The Saber and Scroll, affords students the opportunity to be professionally published.

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

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