History, M.A.

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The requirements for the degree of Master of Arts with a major in history are as follows:

Major

Five-Year Path Option - 30 semester hours

Thirty (30) semester hours of approved graduate History courses including

Note: Original Paper Requirement

An original paper of publication quality meeting guidelines established by the department.

Thesis Option - 30 semester hours

Thirty (30) semester hours of approved graduate History courses including

Non-Thesis Option - 36 semester hours

This option is recommended for students who do not intend to pursue graduate studies beyond the M.A. level.

Thirty-six (36) semester hours of approved graduate History courses including

Note: Research Requirement.

A substantial research paper meeting guidelines established by the department and the graduate school.

Non-Thesis Option with an Outside Course Sequence Option - 36 semester hours

This option is recommended for students who do not intend to pursue graduate studies beyond the M.A. level and desire to establish credentials in an additional field.

Thirty-six (36) semester hours of approved graduate courses including

Outside Sequence: 6 to 12 hours of approved graduate course work in a field outside of History.

HIST 6003 - Graduate Seminar (12 hours)
HIST 6103 - Methods and Historiography

Note: Research Requirement.

A substantial research paper meeting guidelines established by the department and the graduate school.

Dual-Listed Courses - 12 hours

M.A. students may attempt a maximum of 12 hours of dual-listed courses.