Program: History (M.A.) - University of South Dakota - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 13, 2025

2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

Admissions Information

Master of Arts, History Plan A (thesis): Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

Departmental electives 6 credit hours
Departmental or non-departmental electives 6 credit hours
HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY
HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY
HIST 798 - THESIS (6 credit hours required)
Two courses selected from the following:
HIST 771 - SEMINAR IN EUROPEAN HISTORY
HIST 772 - SEMINAR IN AMERICAN HISTORY
HIST 773 - SEMINAR IN ANCIENT HISTORY
HIST 774 - SEMINAR IN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY
HIST 775 - SEMINAR IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER HISTORY
HIST 776 - SEMINAR IN GREAT PLAINS HISTORY
HIST 777 - SEMINAR IN INTELLECUTAL HISTORY
HIST 778 - SEMINAR IN MILITARY HISTORY
HIST 779 - SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL HISTORY
Note: Plan A students must take an oral examination. Graduate transfer credits are limited to six hours and must receive approval from the Department.

Master of Arts, History Plan B (non-thesis): Total 32 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

Departmental electives 15 credit hours
Departmental or non-departmental electives 5 credit hours
HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY
HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY
Two courses selected from the following:
HIST 771 - SEMINAR IN EUROPEAN HISTORY
HIST 772 - SEMINAR IN AMERICAN HISTORY
HIST 773 - SEMINAR IN ANCIENT HISTORY
HIST 774 - SEMINAR IN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY
HIST 775 - SEMINAR IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER HISTORY
HIST 776 - SEMINAR IN GREAT PLAINS HISTORY
HIST 777 - SEMINAR IN INTELLECUTAL HISTORY
HIST 778 - SEMINAR IN MILITARY HISTORY
HIST 779 - SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL HISTORY
Note: Plan B students must take written and oral examinations. Graduate transfer credits are limited to six hours and must receive approval from the Department.