M. A. in History: Degree Requirements

The History M.A. Degree is a 31-credit hour program with the following requirements:

1. History Readings Courses (15 credits) - Select 15 credit hours in 500-600 level HIS courses. Exceptions are HIS 647, HIS 687 and HIS 697
2. Scholarship on the Teaching and Learning of History (3 credits) - HIS 647 - Scholarship on the Teaching and Learning of History
3. Approved Electives in History or Related Field (6 credits) - two graduate-level courses in HIS or other graduate coursework in another discipline with prior approval from the Graduate Coordinator
4. Research Seminars (6 credits) - two 600-level research seminars in different geographical A minimum of three 500-level classes (9 credits) must be completed before enrolling in a research seminar. An additional research seminar may be taken to fulfill additional History requirements or electives.
5. Culminating Activity (1 credit) - a comprehensive examination

 Notes:

1. The full Graduate Catalog description of the program can be found here.
2. Up to six credits from another accredited university may be transferred with prior approval from the Graduate Coordinator and Associate
3. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for graduation. No grade below a C- will be counted toward a Master’s degree.
4. Students must complete their degree requirements within five years from their initial Extensions must be approved by the Associate Dean, but only for documented extenuating circumstances.
5. Students completing their degree requirements must apply to graduate by following the procedures outlined by the Registrar’s