2008-2009 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 05, 2024  
2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived]

History M.A.


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(33 semester hours minimum)

Required Courses (15 hours):


Other Courses (18 hours):


A combination of electives approved by  the student’s committee chairperson and advisor. Students electing Option II must take at least one 600-level elective to meet School of Graduate Studies degree requirements for graduation.

Culminating Experience:


M.A. students must choose one of the following options:

Option I:


In combination with the above requirements, successful completion of a thesis (699—6 hrs.) and a final oral examination pertaining primarily to the thesis.

Option II:


In addition to the above requirements, proof of proficiency in one foreign language approved by the Graduate Committee of the Department of History, and final written and oral examinations pertaining to the student’s course work and research seminar paper. Proof of language proficiency may be met by one of three means as specified by the Graduate Committee of the department:

  1. by having completed 12 semester hours at the undergraduate level; or
  2. by completing six semester hours of special courses in reading skills offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; or
  3. by passing an approved foreign language proficiency examination.

Note:


One-half of the credit hours (17 or more) must be in courses numbered 600 or above.

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