History M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in history emphasizes instruction in the following areas: (1) European History; (2) United States History; and (3) World History. The program is designed for students wishing to pursue graduate study in history. It may also serve those who wish to pursue elementary, secondary, or junior college teaching careers; those who wish to work in public history; and those for whom a graduate degree in history can further their professional or personal goals.
Master of Arts in History--Total Semester Hours=36
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in History from an accredited college or university or a baccalaureate degree outside of History that includes a minimum of 12 semester hours of upper-division History courses.
- A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). This requirement may be waived if the student has an M.A. or M.S. in another field from the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Arts, pending the approval of the department.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on all prior upper-division work.
Degree Requirements
A total of 36 semester hours of graduate work is required. A student may transfer a maximum of six semester hours of graduate work in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned from approved institutions. All transfer work is subject to approval by the student’s advisor. No more than six semester hours in independent study courses and six semester hours in travel/study courses may be applied to this degree.
Option I: Master of Arts Degree in History (With Thesis).
Option II: Master of Arts Degree in History (Without Thesis).
Research Seminar (3 hours)
Historiography (3 hours)
Thesis (Option I only) 6 hours
Other History Course Electives (15-21 hours)
| Option I |
15 hours |
| Option II |
21 hours |
Reading Seminars - one in each of the following areas (9 hours)
| European History |
Before 1715 or since 1715
|
| United States History |
To 1877 or since 1877 |
| World History |
African History or Latin American History |
Graduation Requirements
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all graduate history work attempted.
- Successful completion of a thesis (Option I) or of written comprehensive examination (Option II).
- Foreign language - twelve credit hours, or demonstrated reading knowledge, of a single foreign language only for Option I students whose thesis topic focuses on a country where English is not the primary language.
Dual Credit Credential in History
Students who already hold a Master’s Degree in another field and who are enrolled in the MA History program will earn a Dual Credit Credential in History upon the completion of 18 hours of Reading Seminars in either the selected area of US History or of World History. (HIST 5310 and HIST 5394 do not count towards these courses). Students will receive this credential automatically upon completing the eighteen hours in approved courses; credential does not depend upon completion of the degree.