Program Overview

Master of Arts Degree Program

The History Department offers the Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in United States, European, Latin American, African, Asian, or World History. A student may choose between a thesis and a non-thesis degree program.

Program Structure

Each student will choose a primary and a secondary area of emphasis. The primary area of emphasis will be drawn from one of the following subject areas:

• United States
• European
• Latin American
• Asian
• African
• World History

Thesis Program

The secondary area of emphasis for a thesis student will be drawn from either another one of the above subject areas, or a topical field related to a particular region or historical phenomenon. A degree candidate with a thesis must also demonstrate proficiency in one research skill, which may be either:

• Reading proficiency in a foreign language
• Proficiency in quantitative methods
• Some other relevant research skill as determined by the student's graduate committee

Non-Thesis Program

The non-thesis program is designed for students planning to enter secondary education or who want to develop a broad understanding of history for a variety of other reasons. The secondary area of emphasis for a non-thesis degree candidate must be drawn from a geographic region other than the one the student has selected for the primary field. The non-thesis program does not require a research skill.

Minor Requirements

Students can minor in a field outside of history; a minor outside of history must include at least nine semester hours.