Curriculum

There are three options within the degree programs in the Department of History,  including a B.A./M.A. Dual Degree option and a M.A. Degree Option.

B.A./M.A. Dual Degree Option
This study option is designed to allow for completion of both the undergraduate (B.A.) and graduate (M.A.) degrees within five years of study. After having completed 75 credits toward a B.A. with at least 21 credits in history, students may apply for admission to this accelerated joint degree program. Accepted candidates will normally be expected to enroll in two approved graduate-level history courses each semester of their senior year of study for a total of 12 credits. During the fifth year of study, students will be expected to enroll in a total of three approved graduate-level courses each semester for a total of 18 credits.

M.A. Degree Option – Full Time
This study option is designed to allow for completion of the graduate degree in two years of study. During their first year of graduate study, students are expected to enroll in three approved graduate-level courses per semester. During their second year of study, students are expected to enroll in the remaining four approved graduate-level courses.

M.A. Degree Option – Part Time
This study option is designed to allow for completion of the graduate degree while attending school part time. Students who choose this option have the freedom to complete their course work, research and writing over a longer span of time by attending on a part-time basis.

Capstone - Thesis and Oral/Written Examination Options
Students within the M.A. program have the option of choosing between researching and writing a graduate thesis or undertaking both a 180-minute written examination and an oral examination at the conclusion of their final semester in the program.