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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
History, M.A. (540101)
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Students may choose from two concentrations. In addition, face-to-face students may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option. The non-thesis option is available to online students.
At the time of admission, provide a writing sample such as a book review, honors’ thesis or research paper no longer than 10 pages, double-spaced excluding bibliography to the History Graduate Coordinator.
Undergraduate requirements are 18 semester hours of social sciences and/or humanities, with at least half of those being from history
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Program Admission
Regular Admission
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited and recognized at the institutional level by the US Department of Education (USDOE) with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to be regularly admitted.
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Applicants who have earned any graduate or terminal degree from a from a college or university accredited and recognized at the institutional level by the US Department of Education (USDOE) will qualify for regular admission to a master’s program provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
Conditional Admission
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited and recognized at the institutional level by the US Department of Education (USDOE) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.50 GPA on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to be conditionally admitted.
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minimum formula score of GPA (either cumulative or last 60 hours) x GRE (Q+V) = 707.50
Applicants seeking admission to this program must also currently hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 18 semester hours of Social Sciences and/or Humanities, with at least half of those being from History.
Applicants who fail to meet the above standards may be admitted on conditional status as recommended by the Graduate History Admission and Curriculum Committee in concert with the Dean of the Graduate School.
Program Requirements
Students may choose from two concentrations. In addition, face-to-face students may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option. The non-thesis option is available to online students.
At the time of admission, provide a writing sample such as a book review, honors’ thesis or research paper no longer than 10 pages, double-spaced excluding bibliography to the History Graduate Coordinator.
Undergraduate requirements are 18 semester hours of social sciences and/or humanities, with at least half of those being from history
Basic core requirement for the Master of Arts in History is
HIST 5030 - Research Methods
General History Concentration
A basic core requirement for the Master of Arts in History - General History Concentration is
Additional requirements for thesis students include:
for a total of 30 semester hours.
Additional requirements for Non-thesis students include:
- 27 semester hours of HIST electives
for a total of 30 semester hours.
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