History (Master of Arts)
JSU offers a 30-hour degree path to earn your M.A. in History. This degree prepares students to become specialized high school teachers, and qualifies them to teach at the community colleges. Choose the non-thesis option if you are heading toward a teaching career or the thesis option if you plan to pursue doctoral studies. This degree can be completed in the classroom or completely on-line.
Intakes
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- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
From JSU’s HR / careers pages, here are some of the roles open and how the system is structured:
- There are full-time faculty positions, e.g. Assistant Professor, Communication, Assistant Professor, Project Management.
- Staff roles, like Academic Advisor or Career Advisor, helping students with academic & career development/transition.
- Student jobs: many part-time or temporary roles for enrolled students (library, labs, offices). There are also Federal Work Study options.
- Jobs in support functions: groundskeeper/laborer, administrative assistants, media/digital?media student assistant etc.
JSU also highlights good employee benefits, competitive perks, and a positive workplace environment.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
General Admissions Requirement
- The application form and application fee.
- Official transcripts, degree certificate, and/or completion certificate for Bachelor's degree program. Minimum GPA varies depending on the program and test score.
- Copy of your passport.
- GRE/GMAT/MAT as required by the program.
Graduate English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL (internet-based) = 79
IELTS = 6.0
PTE Academic = 56
iTEP = 3.9
Duolingo = 100
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19950 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 35 USD