The Master of Arts in History, Plan A, Liberal Arts Specialization is based on instruction through small seminars and individual study, stressing historiography and research methods. The Plan A is usually pursued in anticipation of an advanced degree, mainly in fields of history, business, or law. It requires proficiency in a language other than English.
Effective Fall 2011
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HIST 501 | Historical Method: Historiography | 3 |
| Select four of the following courses in consultation with advisor: | 12 | |
| Reading Seminar: U.S. to 1877 | ||
| Reading Seminar: U.S. Since 1877 | ||
| Reading Seminar-Europe to 1815 | ||
| Reading Seminar-Europe Since 1815 | ||
| Reading Seminar: Africa | ||
| Reading Seminar: Latin America | ||
| Reading Seminar: Middle East | ||
| Reading Seminar: East Asia | ||
| Reading Seminar: South Asia | ||
| Reading Seminar--World Environmental History | ||
| HIST 611 | Research Seminar: United States | 3 |
| or HIST 621 | Research Seminar: Europe | |
| 500- or 600-level HIST courses | 3 | |
| 300-, 400-, 500-, or 600-level HIST course(s) | 3-6 | |
| Electives 1 | 3-6 | |
| HIST 699 | Thesis | 3-6 |
| Program Total Credits: | 33 | |
A minimum of 33 credits are required to complete this program.
| 1 | Non-HIST subject code courses numbered 300-699. |