Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

History, M.A.


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.

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.