Master of Arts, History


For detailed information, contact Dr. John Van Sant, History Graduate Program Director, Department of History, U401, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-3350.
Telephone 205-975-6520
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Deadline for Entry Term(s): Each semester
Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office: Six weeks before term begins
Number of Evaluation Forms Required: Three
Entrance Tests: GRE (TOEFL and TWE also required for international applicants whose native language is not English.)


Additional application for financial aid (fellowship or assistantship) is required by program

View the Graduate Catalog Description for the program.

View PDF of History Admissions Checklist
Prospective students should use this checklist to obtain specific admissions requirements on how to apply to Graduate School.


Graduate Student Resources and links:

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society at UAB

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