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Program Title

History

Degree Designation

MS

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

A Master of Science in History degree provides professional training to students specifically interested in pursuing careers in the field of education. Many graduates with a M.A. or M.S. degree in history enjoy employment as history instructors in K-12 education, two-year and four-year colleges. Majoring in history provides a wide variety of employment opportunities such as marketing analysis, advertising, banking, public relations, media, historical societies, and law.

Department/Unit(s)

Humanities

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Admissions Requirements

  • The GRE is required.

  • A baccalaureate degree in a teacher education program from an accredited teacher preparation institution and completion of at least an undergraduate minor in history.

  • "Submission of a statement of intent, not to exceed 500 words, outlining the person's historical interests, experience, and professional goals."

  • "Submission of a writing sample, not to exceed 30 double-spaced pages."

Notes

A student completing a master of science program will be required to take a written comprehensive examination as a final evaluation. Some courses in this track may be waived if the student has fulfilled these requirements as part of an undergraduate program.

See program website for additional information.

Program Requirements

Comprehensive Exam Core: 6 credits. HIST 610 and one of the following: HIST 664, HIST 667, or HIST 681
Electives: 30 credits. 6 credits of the electives must be 600 level, in-class reading or seminar courses. May include: Any 500 or 600 level course in history.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8185

Program Code

1747