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Earning an M.A. degree involves completing 30 credit-hours, typically spanning four semesters. M.A. candidates can study diverse subjects like global, local, and public history. The program mandates three core courses: History 512 (Topics in World History), History 540 (Historical Methods), and for U.S. History specialists, History 505 (U.S. History 1860 to Present). Beyond these requirements, students may enroll in up to nine credits of 400-level history courses or related fields, such as historical geography or museum/historical society internships. The M.A. program offers two pathways: Plan A (thesis) requiring at least 10 credits of History 590 (Thesis), or Plan B (professional paper) with a maximum of 6 credits in History 575 (Professional Paper).
A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs. B average or higher from your undergraduate study (3.0/4.0 GPA, or equivalent).
English Proficiency for Graduate Applicants:
Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT): 80
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 550
IELTS: 6.5
PTE Academic: 54
Application Deadlines: January 15 – Fall ; November 1 – Spring