Master of Arts in History
Admissions
In addition to fulfillment of the general requirements of the Graduate College, admission
to the M.A. study in history is based upon the recommendation of the Graduate Studies
Committee to the head of the department.
Preference is given to applicants who majored in history as an undergraduate. The
Graduate Studies Committee will consider other applications on an individual basis.
Students with insufficient undergraduate hours in history may be required by the committee
to take additional hours at the 5000/6000 level. Students applying to Plan I are expected
to have made progress toward proficiency in a foreign language before seeking admission.
Plan Options
The Department of History offers two plans leading to the Master of Arts degree. Each requires at least thirty hours of graduate level course work, including a grade of B or better in Historical Methods (HIST 5023), and a thesis.
Learn more about policies related to the M.A. degree and our public history program.