History- Master of Arts
For information, contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of History
254 Upham Hall, 513-529-5121
Admission Requirements
Combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts Program
Undergraduate students may apply to participate in the combined bachelors/master’s program. This program allows you to pursue a master’s degree in an accelerated manner while pursing your bachelor’s degree. Students develop expertise in historical thinking, historical research, historical sub-fields, and writing and teaching history. Please contact the department for more information about the combined program.
Master of Arts
You must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 with successful completion of undergraduate history courses. You must submit a statement about your field of interest and career objectives, an academic writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
Program Requirements
Master of Arts
(36 semester hours are required)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HST 501 | 3 | |
| HST 670 | Colloquium in History 1 | 3,3,3,3 |
| HST 677 | Independent Studies 2 | 3,3 |
| HST 700 | Research for Master's Thesis or Project | 6 |
| One of the following: | 9 | |
Any three 500 level courses in History 3 | ||
Any three courses in a single graduate certificate. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
One each semester = four distinct offerings.
- 2
One each fall semester = two distinct offerings.
- 3
One may be replaced with a graduate course in another department, and one may be replaced with a third distinct offering of HST 677.
Students may pursue one of three options in completing the degree:
- Thesis. This is a written product in which students must demonstrate mastery of a specific historiography and a body of original research. Six semester hours of credit (HST 700) are required to complete the thesis, with an oral examination upon completion.
- Non-thesis project. This might take the form of a museum exhibit or an innovative presentation of extensive archival research. It will have a clear and prominent written component. Six semester hours of credit (HST 700) are required with an oral examination upon completion.
- Examination. This option requires the student to take comprehensive finals in three related areas, one in the major field and two in minor fields, defined in conjunction with the advisor. The exams are both written and oral. Six semester hours of credit are required with this option as well; they must be chosen from: HST 677, HST 670, 500-level HST courses.
Language requirements for M.A. students are determined by their faculty advisor; hours taken for licensure in a language do not count toward a degree.
Graduate assistants are required to enroll in HST 645 College Teaching of HST Survey (0 credits), which is offered each year during the week before the fall semester begins.