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Degree Offered
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in History program aims to provide
all graduate students with (1) an understanding of history
as a mode of inquiry; (2) an in-depth exposure to at
least two different historical fields; (3) a grounding
in historical research methods; and (4) an introduction
to the art of historical interpretation. This program
is designed to serve all who desire a more sophisticated
understanding of history.
Admission Requirements
Note: The Department of History will admit students to the Graduate
Program in History on an annual basis in
FALL semesters only.
Students must also fulfill the standard requirements for admission
to the Graduate College. In addition:
Students must have completed a minimum
of 24 credit hours in undergraduate history. (Those
who do not meet this requirement may petition the Department's
Graduate Advisor in writing for admission.) Applicants
must also submit to the Graduate Advisor a graded paper
written for an upper division, undergraduate course,
preferably in History. (Those who do not meet this requirement
may also petition the Graduate Advisor in writing for
admission.) Graded papers and/or letters of petition
must be included in the application packet.
The department recommends prospective students meet
with the Graduate Advisor for assistance in planning
their graduate program.
Degree Requirements
Students have the choice between two options:
Thesis Option
Required Courses: (36 cr.)
History 401- Historiography and Historical Method................…3
cr.
Seven 400-level history electives................................................21
cr.
Two graduate research seminars..................................................6
cr.
History 499 - Thesis Seminar: History.........................................6
cr.
Non-Thesis Option
Required Courses: (36 cr.)
History 401 - Historiography and Historical Method...........................3
cr.
Seven 400-level history electives.......................................................21
cr.
Two graduate research seminars..........................................................6
cr.
Two electives in History or in a related field chosen
in
consultation with advisor......................................................................6
cr.
Other Requirements:
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Upon completion of 12 credit hours of course work
with a grade point average of at least B (3.0),
each student will file an application for candidacy
with the Graduate College.
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Before completion of the program, students will
consult with the graduate advisor to select two
fields for the written, comprehensive examination
from among the general areas of (i) European History,
(ii) non-European/non-United States History, and
(iii) United States History. Students must take
at least two courses in each of their designated
fields.
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After completing their course work, students will
take a three-hour, written, comprehensive examination
based on courses and/or topics in the two fields
selected. This examination will be evaluated by
two professors in the appropriate fields and by
the graduate advisor or a third, designated professor.
To pass the written comprehensive examination the
student must receive a passing grade from at least
two of the three professors. If a student fails
the written comprehensive examination, s/he may
retake it once.
Advisor
New Advisor as of August 15, 2008
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