History MA
Diverse Course Options and Rotations
This program has a flexible set of program requirements. All students will complete a course in historical methods and a series of topics courses, repeated with different topics and different areas of emphasis ranging from U.S. history to world history to comparative history. Successful degree candidates will submit a professional portfolio of completed work and pass an oral defense to complete the program. All courses are 3 units of credit, and students can complete their degree in as few as 5 terms, including optional winter and summer sessions:
Sample accelerated course sequence:
FALL 1 (Odd Year)
- History: Theory and Practice
- Readings in History (U.S. Topic)
WINTER 1 (Odd Year)
- History Workshop (World Topic)
SPRING 1 (Even Year)
- Readings in History (Comparative/U.S. Topic)
- History Workshop (World Topic)
SUMMER 1 (Even Year)
- History Workshop (U.S. Topic) – June
- Readings in History (World Topic) – July
FALL 2 (Odd Year)
- Readings in History (U.S. Topic)
- History Workshop (World/Comparative Topic)
This streamlined sequence offers flexibility while accelerating your path to degree completion. Alternatively, you can opt to spread courses over future
fall and spring terms for a more traditional schedule.