History

Employers increasingly seek professionals with the ability to communicate effectively, superior analytical skills and a broad knowledge of the forces shaping our ever-changing world. For many professionals, an advanced degree in history is the ideal
way to strengthen these abilities while building their credentials.

You can build your skills, broaden your knowledge and bolster your credentials through the widely respected Master of Arts degree program in History at St. John’s University. Offered through the Graduate Division of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the program features small classes, convenient scheduling and access to acclaimed faculty.

Many of our M.A. graduates move into teaching at the secondary school level. Others choose to pursue doctoral degrees. There also is increasing demand from private companies, nonprofit organizations and cultural institutions for students with a solid grounding in history who possess advanced skills in writing, analytical thinking and research.

The Doctor of Arts degree program in Modern World History leads to an earned doctorate designed for educators in four-year colleges and universities. The doctorate is also a valuable credential for teachers in secondary schools and community colleges, educational administrators, publishing professionals and professionals in other fields as well.

Department Contacts
Elaine Carey
Chair, Department of History
Associate Professor, History and CLACS
St. John Hall, Room 244F
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-6229
careye@stjohns.edu

Frances Balla
Department Secretary
St. John Hall, Room 244F
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-6229
ballaf@stjohns.edu

Graduate Admission Information
Office of Graduate Admission
Robert Medrano, Director
(718) 990-2790
medranor@stjohns.edu

Office of International Admission
(718) 990-6324
intlhelp@stjohns.edu

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