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Master's Degrees in History Master's degree programs in history immerse the student deeper in their understanding of specific regions and eras. Areas of study include the social and political history of countries that have been influential in world development, in-depth research and written analysis, and preparation of a thesis. Course completion requirements and completion time vary depending on the educational institution, transferable credits, and the learning pace of the student. Doctorate and PhD Degrees in History Doctorate level programs in history emphasis research skills and the writing of history. PhD programs prepare students for research, often on specialized topics, investigating new leads about specialized subjects, analyzing and writing about history and culture, as well as teaching.  Course completion requirements and completion time vary depending on the educational institution, transferable credits, and the learning pace of the student.

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American Association for State and Local History View a multitude of resources here pertaining to the American Association for State and Local History and its membership and conferences. American Historical Association Explore this Web site for materials on the American Historical Association and its American Historical Review and Perspectives newsletter. American Jewish Historical Society Travel to this site to learn about an organization in the United States that promotes Jewish history via research, archives, and a museum. American Research Center in Egypt Learn here about an organization of American scholars studying Egypt through data on their events, membership, and research opportunities. American Truck Historical Society Find materials here on the events, publications, and chapters of an organization devoted to the history of trucks and the trucking industry. Association of European Migration Institutions Obtain several resources here Institutions and organizations in Europe cooperate to further the study of migration and emigration. Berkeley Historical Society, California Broaden your awareness at this Web site regarding the Berkeley Historical Society's membership and current and upcoming exhibits and events. California Historical Society Expand your knowledge here concerning the California Historical Society by means of details on its membership and organizational materials. Chicago Historical Society, Illinois Look here for information on the Chicago National Historical, such as descriptions of its exhibits, programs, and volunteer opportunities. Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Review data here on the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and its events, membership, and flags and color guards. Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California Search here for such materials on gay and lesbian history as erotica, periodicals, oral histories, and personal and organizational papers. Hawaiian Historical Society Peruse here over materials regarding the Hawaiian Historical Society, including data on its events, publications, and research collections. Idaho State Historical Society Marvel at the many resources presented here regarding the Idaho State Historical Society and its activities, facilities, and publications. International Institute of Social History Navigate this site for descriptions of the International Institute of Social History's various lectures, exhibits, and archival collections. Kansas Humanities Council Enlist this Web site for data on the Kansas Humanities Council, including descriptions of its events, classes, programs, and collections. Louisiana Historical Society, New Orleans Head to this site for abundant information pertaining to the Louisiana Historical Society and its events, membership, and recent lectures. Minnesota Historical Society Attain expansive information at this site focusing on the Minnesota Historical Society, including details on events and the history center. National Amusement Park Historical Association Be entertained at this Web site through data on the National Amusement Park Historical Association and a historical overview of theme parks. National Railway Historical Society Increase your knowledge at this Web site concerning the National Railway Historical Society and its nearly 200 chapters throughout the U.S. National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Examine a broad range of data here on the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and its events, programs, and membership. National Women's History Project Educate yourself at this Web site about the National Women's History Project, which advocates gender equity and American women's history. New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord Negotiate this Web site for descriptions of the New Hampshire Historical Society and its museum, library, membership, and various events. Oregon Historical Society Visit this site to view a wide variety of resources on the Oregon Historical Society and its events, exhibits, programs, and publications. Prospector Club, Idaho Encounter information at this Web site concerning the Prospector Club, an Idaho State Historical Society program for teachers and students. San Diego Historical Society, California Investigate this Web site for information regarding the San Diego Historical Society, including news and online exhibits of its collections. Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Venture here for data pertaining to the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations and its meetings, newsletters, and membership. South Dakota State Historical Society, Pierre Engage this site for materials concerning the South Dakota State Historical Society and its exhibits, activities, programs, and membership. State Historical Society of North Dakota, Bismarck Utilize this site belonging to the State Historical Society of North Dakota for details on its events, exhibits, programs, and membership. Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation Parlay to this Web site for expansive materials regarding the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation and its Holocaust archives. The Historical Association, United Kingdom Increase your knowledge here all about the U.K.'s Historical Association by means of data on its publication, membership, and conferences. The Historical Society See data here on The Historical Society, including a list of officers and an online form for joining this group of professional historians. University of London, England, United Kingdom: School of Advanced Study: Warburg Institute Gain admittance to this Web site to locate various materials on the Warburg Institute, which promotes the study of the classical tradition. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: Center for the Study of the American South Expand your awareness concerning the southern United States via resources presented here by the Center for the Study of the American South. University of Reading, England, United Kingdom: The Rural History Centre Broaden your knowledge here about an organization of University of Reading scholars who teach and research rural and agricultural history. Virginia Historical Society, Richmond Discover here about the historical society in Richmond, Virginia via details on its events, exhibits, membership, and various publications.