History, M.A.

(Major Code: 22051) (SIMS Code: 113301)

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees , the student must complete a graduate program of 30 units which includes a major consisting of at least 24 units in history from courses listed below as acceptable on the master’s degree programs, at least 21 units of which must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Students may elect either Plan A, requiring a thesis, or Plan B, requiring a comprehensive written examination in two fields of history chosen in consultation with the graduate adviser. For Plan B, faculty meet with the student for a one-hour oral assessment one week following the examination if further consultation is necessary.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy, as stated in Requirements for Master’s Degrees, as well as the specific requirements of the department. All students should consult the graduate adviser.

Plan A: Thesis Option

Required Courses

(6 units)

HIST 601 - Seminar in Historical Methods Units: 3
HIST 665 - Seminar in History Units: 3

Seminars and Directed Readings

(12 units)

HIST 602 - Seminar in Historical Approaches to War and Society in the Modern Era Units: 3
HIST 610 - Seminar in Public History Units: 3
HIST 620 - Directed Readings in European History Units: 3
HIST 630 - Directed Readings in United States History Units: 3
HIST 640 - Directed Readings in Latin American History Units: 3
HIST 650 - Directed Readings in Asian History Units: 3
HIST 680 - Directed Reading in Selected Topics Units: 3

Electives

(6 units)

Six units of graduate-level coursework, numbered 500 or above, including HIST 798 Special Study (max credit 3 units).

Culminating Experience

(6 units)

HIST 799A - Thesis Units: 3
An additional HIST 665 Seminar in History (3 units)

Plan B: Comprehensive Exam Option

Required Courses

(6 units)

HIST 601 - Seminar in Historical Methods Units: 3
HIST 665 - Seminar in History Units: 3

Seminars and Directed Readings

(12 units)

HIST 602 - Seminar in Historical Approaches to War and Society in the Modern Era Units: 3
HIST 610 - Seminar in Public History Units: 3
HIST 620 - Directed Readings in European History Units: 3
HIST 630 - Directed Readings in United States History Units: 3
HIST 640 - Directed Readings in Latin American History Units: 3
HIST 650 - Directed Readings in Asian History Units: 3
HIST 680 - Directed Reading in Selected Topics Units: 3

Electives

(6 units)

Six units of graduate-level coursework, numbered 500 or above, including HIST 798 Special Study (max credit 3 units).

Culminating Experience

(6 units)

HIST 795 - Area Studies in History Units: 3
An additional 3 units from above list of Seminars and Directed Readings (3 units)

Candidates for this Degree

Candidates for this degree must demonstrate knowledge of a relevant foreign language. Course selection and programs must be approved by the graduate adviser prior to the student’s registration.