History Graduate Programs (MAT)

Improve your teaching skills and broaden your historical perspective with a teaching master’s degree in history

Bridgewater State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching history combines deep content knowledge with educational pedagogy. Students take graduate courses in both history and education, preparing to effectively deliver advanced historical understanding in diverse classroom settings.

This history master’s program was developed for high school and middle school teachers with an initial license who are seeking a professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

As you search history graduate programs, you’ll see BSU’s master’s in history for teachers provides a dynamic, inspiring and supportive learning environment as you work side-by-side with other students, experienced classroom teachers and faculty.

Graduate Admissions

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History Master's Program Highlights

Dr. Thomas Nester sitting at the front of a classroom teaching a small group of students in front of a projector screen that says The U.S. and World War I

Content and teaching expertise

Through content-based history courses and educational training, you’ll develop advocacy and leadership competencies. You’ll also gain a solid foundation in effective teaching, learning, research and communication skill, as well as a deeper understanding of instruction and assessment techniques for diverse learners.

Dr. Sarah Wiggins talks to students who are working in pairs in class

Learn in small groups

As you study for your master’s in history (MAT), you’ll have the chance to get more personalized attention from teachers, as well as work closely with fellow grad students in class sizes that typically range from 10 to 12 students.

3 BSU graduate students sitting at a table in an education classroom, one is speaking while the other 2 listen

Get to know other young teaching professionals

The majority of students in our master’s degree in history (MAT) are in-service, early-career teachers who are busy balancing family, work and school. Because of this shared experience, graduate courses at BSU offer ample opportunity to network with colleagues in similar situations.

A flexible, affordable master’s degree

We offer full- and part-time program options at affordable rates. Our tuition is the same whether you come from in state or out of state.

Join a large network of alumni

When you earn a master’s in history (MAT), from BSU, you’re immediately part of a large group of alumni that connect regularly to help one another throughout their careers.

A history graduate program (MAT) with a diverse faculty

BSU’s master’s in history (MAT) offers a unique faculty with expertise in U.S., World and European history, providing you with a breadth of knowledge you can immediately apply to your own teaching.

Update to Admissions Requirements

A composite score of 290 or greater on the quantitative and verbal parts of the GRE General Test is no longer an admissions requirement for the History MAT program.

Program of Study for Master’s in History (MAT)

The geographic and chronological focus of the history electives at BSU are diverse. Students may take a class on the American Civil War one semester and Apartheid South Africa the next.

In the education courses, you’ll be able to work on lesson plans that are immediately applicable to your teaching career. Here are some core courses you may take in the MAT in history graduate program:

The Teacher as Researcher
The Standards-Based Classroom: Curriculum
The Teacher as Leader: From Issues to Advocacy
The Standards-Based Classroom: Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners
The Professional Teacher

Admission Requirements and Program Details

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Program details from 2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Program coordinator: Dr. Meghan Healy-Clancy

Careers in History

BSU’s master’s degree in history (MAT) leads to a professional teaching license in Massachusetts. Some of our graduates also go on to pursue educational leadership and doctorate degrees.

Over the past 10 years, BSU students have had a

100%

success rate in exit examinations on the first or second try.

Graduate Funding Opportunities

The College of Graduate Studies provides various opportunities for graduate students to receive funding while working towards their degrees. Appointments are competitive and are determined by undergraduate and/or graduate grade point averages, pertinent experience, educational preparation and interviews. For information on assistantships, fellowships and conference funding awards, please visit our Graduate Funding Opportunities page.

The Master of Arts in Teaching History program is eligible for unsubsidized student loans and applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For more specific questions, please visit the Financial Aid Office website or contact them directly at finaid@bridgew.edu.

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