COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master’s in History at DePaul University is designed to help students master historical content while developing a deeper understanding of how history is studied, interpreted, and communicated. The program emphasizes learning history at multiple levels, allowing students to explore broad historical themes as well as more focused areas of research in depth. A key component of the curriculum is understanding how historical narratives are constructed and how history has been communicated across different time periods, mediums, and scholarly traditions. Students also develop strong analytical skills that enable them to critically evaluate historical arguments, assess sources, and construct well-supported interpretations of the past. In addition to academic training, the program includes professional development opportunities that help students build skills applicable to careers in education, research, museums, archives, public history, and other related fields. These skills support students in translating their historical knowledge into practical and professional contexts. Courses are offered on weekday evenings at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus, making the program accessible for working students and those with other daytime commitments. The program is structured to be completed in approximately two years, providing an efficient pathway for advancing academic and professional goals. Overall, the Master’s in History equips students with advanced knowledge of historical content, strong critical thinking abilities, and practical skills that prepare them for both academic and professional success in history-related fields.