Program: History (M.A.) - University of South Dakota

Apr 03, 2025

2015-2016 Graduate catalog

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

Major Area Coursework

HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY 3 cr hrs
HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 798 - THESIS 1 to 6 cr hrs (6 credit hours required)
Two courses selected from the following:
HIST 771 - SEMINAR IN EUROPEAN HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 772 - SEMINAR IN AMERICAN HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 773 - SEMINAR IN ANCIENT HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 774 - SEMINAR IN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 775 - SEMINAR IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 776 - SEMINAR IN GREAT PLAINS HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 777 - SEMINAR IN INTELLECUTAL HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 778 - SEMINAR IN MILITARY HISTORY 3 cr hrs
HIST 779 - SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL HISTORY 3 cr hrs
Departmental electives 6 credit hours
Departmental or non-departmental electives 6 credit hours

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 33 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY 3 cr hrs
HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY 3 cr hrs
Two HIST seminar courses (7xx) 6 credit hours
Departmental electives 15 credit hours
Departmental or non-departmental electives 6 credit hours

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.