The program
leading to the M.A. in History is designed both for individuals wishing to
enhance their knowledge of and skills at the study of the past and for those intending
to pursue a doctorate in a related field. Thus, students seeking the M.A. in
History have two options, a �research� or a �professional� option.� Students with plans for doctoral study should
choose the research option.
Students in
the research option must complete thirty-six semester hours of course work,
demonstrate reading proficiency in an approved foreign language, and
successfully complete a master�s thesis.
HIST 5311
Historiography
Students are expected to complete this course as early as possible in their
programs.
Twenty-four
hours chosen from graduate courses in HIST or HUHI, at least fifteen of which
must be in HIST courses.� Normally no more
than six hours of independent study are applicable to the degree plan.
Three hours in any
organized course outside of History (HIST) and History of Ideas (HUHI), but
normally in the Humanities Graduate Program.
HIST 8398 Master�s
Thesis
Having
completed thirty hours of course work, students must write and present a thesis
in history for evaluation by a master�s committee.
Students in the
professional option in History must complete thirty-six semester hours of
course work, including HIST 5311 and normally all in organized HIST and HUHI
courses.� They are not required to
complete a thesis or meet a foreign-language requirement, and they receive a
terminal degree.