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 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.

Advancement to Candidacy

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

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.