M.A. students may specialize in three concentrations: the standard M.A., which draws from a variety of historical areas; the Border History concentration; and the History Teaching concentration. Thesis and non-thesis degree plans are available. Teaching assistantships may also be available.

Students in the Master of Arts program also have the option of taking a minor in Public history. This minor emphasizes fields such as oral history, historic preservation, and archive and museum management. Students selecting this minor usually complete an internship that allows them to acquire experience in Public history.