Master of History at Portland State University

Students completing our program find work in a wide variety of fulfilling jobs and careers. Possible career paths include education, administration, government, business, and law, among so many others. The Department website includes an ever-growing list of potential vocations and career resources for its graduates.  

The Public History concentration and the Department's internship opportunities provide skills, background, and contacts for government and public service work as well as careers in journalism, editing, and fundraising and development. These programs notably prepare students for careers in museums, libraries, archives and many other institutions. 

For those students with the interest and preparation for further advanced study, the Department has a strong track record of placement into competitive Ph.D. programs.

• Complete the graduate application
• Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
• Submit evidence of English language proficiency
• Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
• Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
  • Personal essay or statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
  • Resume
  • Writing samples
  • Portfolio