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

Apr 05, 2025

2007-2009 Graduate Catalog

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

History seminars 9 credit hours
History electives 9 credit hours
Thesis 6 credit hours
Supporting courses outside of area 6 credit hours

Thesis

- Students must submit two permanent copies of their thesis to the Graduate School and one copy to the department. An oral examination is required of all Plan A students.

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

- Written and oral examinations are required of all Plan B students.

History seminars 9 credit hours
History electives 15 credit hours
Supporting courses outside of area 8 credit hours

Required History Seminars: 9 credit hours

HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY 3
HIST 781 - READING SEMINAR 3
HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY 3

Note:

- Graduate transfer credits are limited to nine hours and must receive approval from the department prior to graduation.