History, M.A.

I. Admission Requirements

The Department of History requires an undergraduate degree, preferably in history, at least a 2.7 undergraduate grade point average, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a writing sample, and a personal statement.  They also must take the GRE.

II. Program Requirements

Students must declare the intention to pursue either the Thesis option or the Non-thesis option by the beginning of their second semester in the graduate program. 

III. Exit Requirements

1. (Non- thesis option)- Completion of 30 credit hours of course work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 
2. ( Non- thesis option) -Successful completion of a project (3-6 credit hours) and of the oral examination in defense of that project.
3. ( Thesis option ) - Completion of 27 credit hours of course work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 
4.  (Thesis option) Successful completion of a thesis (3-6 credit hours) and of the oral examination in defense of that thesis.
5. (Both options)  Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination and foreign language examination. 

Graduate Curriculum Guide for History