Plan of Study-

Required Courses:

• HIST 570: Introduction to Research (3 Credit Hours) *Offered only in the fall semester*
• HIST 571: Thesis I (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 572: Thesis II (3 Credit Hours)

Electives:

15-21 semester hours in history are required. Students must elect a minimum of nine semester hours in either Group A- United States History, or Group B- European History, and a minimum of three semester hours in each of the two remaining groups, including Group C- Area Studies. Related areas (other social sciences) are optional: 0-6 semester hours.

Final Graduation Requirements:

Comprehensive examination (covering material from all graduate courses taken), thesis, and thesis defense.

Typical time to Finish:

Full-time students can finish in a calendar year.