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Program Description
The M.A. program in History at Sam Houston State University prepares students to read, analyze, and write about the past in a way that is meaningful today. In keeping with this philosophy, the program offers a unique experience, which blends the best of traditional seminar classes with the latest in online instruction. Students will find a broad-based education incorporating in-depth studies of American and World history, immersion in the latest historiographical theories, and training in advanced research methods. The degree will thus prepare students for careers in secondary education, community college teaching, museum administration, archival management, and governmental work.
Admissions
Students seeking admission to the graduate program in History must meet the following requirements and submit all documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcripts of all college-level work, including the transcript that shows the date the undergraduate degree was conferred
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant’s suitability for graduate study
- A writing sample of scholarly work
A holistic review of each student’s application file will be completed on a competitive basis.
Degree Requirements
After completing the necessary work for a Master's degree in History, each student must pass both a written and an oral comprehensive exam. Students should review the information on the History Department's website about the comprehensive exam process.
Plan 1 – M.A. in History (Thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Restricted Electives
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Choose eight from any graduate courses in History: HIST <HIS> |
24
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| 2 | Thesis | Choose all from: HIST 6098 <HIS 698> Thesis I HIST 6099 <HIS 699> Thesis II |
6
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TOTAL
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30
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Plan 2 – M.A. in History (Non-thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified Courses
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Choose all from: HIST 6394 <HIS 694> Seminar in History |
3
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| 2 |
Restricted Electives
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Choose eleven from any graduate courses in history: HIST <HIS> |
33
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TOTAL
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36
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Plan 2 – M.A. in History with Minor
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Restricted Electives
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Choose five courses from a primary history field |
15
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| 2 |
Restricted Electives
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Choose three from a secondary history field. |
9
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| 3 | Minor | Choose four from any graduate courses in a field approved by a Graduate Advisor |
12
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TOTAL
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36
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