History BA / Professional Writing MA

Career and Academic Opportunities

The pairing should allow History/MAPW graduates to find employment in a variety of fields, including publishing, education, business, nonprofits, the arts and public service. History majors completing the program will bring expertise in historical thinking and content. With the more recent addition of classes in screenwriting, social media, and web content, MAPW graduates are advancing in the new demand fields, as well.

Sample Academic Plan

Suggested Timeline

Students should apply to this Double Owl Pathway in the second semester of their sophomore year.

Apply Here

    • KSU GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
    • Completed 60 hours toward the BA in History, with 30 hours at KSU.
    • Submit 2 writing samples not to exceed a total of 25 pages.  Email to Tony Grooms at tgrooms@kennesaw.edu.
    • PRWR 6000 to count for Upper-Division Elective
    • Graduate Concentration Course to count for Upper-Division Elective*
    • Graduate Concentration Course to count for Upper-Division Elective*

    *Please see your advisor to select appropriate courses.

  • For current admission requirements please click here.

    • Undergraduate Degree
      • Bachelor of Arts in History
    • Department / College
      • History and Philosophy / Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Advising Contact
      • Dr. Bryan McGovern, Department Chair
      • bmcgover@kennesaw.edu
      • 470-578-2296
      • Social Science Building, Room 4128
    • Graduate Degree
      • Master of Arts in Professional Writing
    • Department / College
      • English / Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Advising Contact
      • Dr. Tony Grooms, Graduate Program Coordinator
      • tgrooms@kennesaw.edu
      • 470-578-6440
      • English Building, Room 133

  • Complete the online application here to apply.

    The undergraduate and graduate programs will review your academic record.

    You will receive an email to your KSU student email account with the decision.

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