History, M.A.

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 for 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.

Required Courses Are

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

Nine Units Selected From

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

For Those Students Electing Plan A

HIST 799A - Thesis Units: 3

Students Approved for Plan B

Students approved for Plan B shall meet the same course requirements as those enrolling in Plan A, except that they must enroll in

HIST 795 - Area Studies in History Units: 3
One additional three-unit history course numbered from 620 to 680 in lieu of HIST 797 and HIST 799A

Candidates for this Degree

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