History (M.A.)

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Admissions Information

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)
Four HIST seminar courses (7xx) 12 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
HIST seminar courses (7xx) 21 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate that they can formulate a research question or a thesis statement in writing a research paper. AHATP 18
Students will demonstrate that they can conduct a bibliographic search for their research paper using library resources and on-line databases. AHATP 11, 14
Students will demonstrate a critical approach to reading, interpreting, and using primary sources in writing research papers. AHATP 17, 18
Students will demonstrate historical objectivity and an awareness of context in writing a research paper. AHATP 6, 7, 9

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