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Graduate Admission and Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements:
The Department offers two plans for the master's degree. Students who intend to continue graduate study beyond the
master's degree are urged to complete the 30-hour thesis program. This program also requires a reading knowledge of
a foreign language. The 36-hour non-thesis option is recommended for students whose interest is primarily in secondary
school teaching. No foreign language is required.
The formula for admission to the College of Graduate Studies is: (200xGPA) + GRE (V + Q) > 1350. The Grade Point
Average may either be overall or on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Prospective students who do not meet this
requirement should discuss their situation with the Graduate Advisor in History.
The history department requires that applicants achieve
scores of at least 500 on the verbal portion and at least a 3 on
the analytical portion of the GRE.
Background Knowledge:
Applicants to the master's program are expected to be familiar with a basic body of historical knowledge. Students
without this background may be admitted to the program and take graduate courses while completing this work.
With permission of the Graduate Advisor, some requirements may be satisfied by examination.
A. One year survey of United States history. (6 hours)
B. One year survey of Western/world history. (6 hours)
C. One course in historical research and writing. (3 hours)
D. One advanced course in United States history and one advanced course in non - United
States history. (6 hours)
A College of Graduate Studies Scholarship of $1000 annually is available to full-time graduate
students.
Degree Requirements:
THESIS OPTION: 30 Hours
The thesis option is strongly recommended for those who plan to continue graduate study beyond the master's.
It
requires completion of 24 semester hours of class work. A
minimum of 12 hours must be taken in Seminar, Readings,
or Directed Readings courses. The student may take 6
graduate hours (class or seminar) in a supporting (minor) field.
Six additional hours credit will be given for completion of the
thesis.
Thesis students are also required to demonstrate a reading knowledge of one classical or modern foreign language.
This requirement may be satisfied by completing the 2312 course in a language, OR by passing a nationally recognized
standardized language proficiency test, OR by completing a reading project administered jointly by faculty
members in the Departments of History and of English and Foreign Languages.
NON-THESIS OPTION: 36 Hours
The non-thesis option is intended to provide a strong foundation in a wide range of historical areas and periods for
those who do not wish to pursue a higher degree. Non-thesis students are required to complete 36 hours in history.
A
minimum of 18 hours must be in Seminar, Readings, or Directed
Readings courses. The student may take six hours in
an approved minor field. After completing their class
work, students must take a comprehensive examination (oral,
written, or both). A foreign language is not required for
the non-thesis Master of Arts in History.
Graduate History Courses (HIST)
5320
Readings in American History
Course may be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
5340
Reading in European History since 1815
Course may be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
5370
Seminar in United States History
Course may be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
5311
Seminar in European History
Course may be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
5308*
Directed Readings in History
Directed readings to be arranged by student in consultation with faculty member in area of
mutual interest. Course may be applied to 5000 level course requirements for maximum
of 6 hours in the thesis program and 9 hours in the non-thesis option.
5390-5391 Thesis
Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor. Must complete both for required 6 credits.
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