Online Masters Program

In conjunction with Missouri Southern State University, the department of History at UMSL offers a route to the MA degree through online coursework.  Students who wish to pursue the online Master’s degree must apply specifically for this option by way of a note to that effect in the Comments section on the graduate application form.  Students pursuing this path are expected to take one course per semester. 

The requirements for the degree remain the same as in the conventional MA program. Missouri K-12 teachers are given preference in the admission process. Some online courses may require students to visit either the U.M.-St. Louis or Missouri Southern State campus once per semester.  At least one-third of total credit hours must be taken with instructors at each institution. Normally, only students with a 3.35 grade point average in their undergraduate major are admitted to this track.