The United State History track allows students to specialize in the history of the United States of America. By following broad curriculum, students develop an integrated understanding of how historical trends influence the development of American culture, politics, and society.
The American studies track within the Master of Arts in History degree is a 30-hour program that requires the completion of the history core and the additional requirements of the specified track. The American studies track requires the completion of nine graduate hours in disciplines relating to but outside of American history.
Students can complete this track online, subject to course availability to complete the 9 hours of coursework work in related disciplines. The history department cannot guarantee online course availability in other departments.
The United States History track within the Master of Arts in History degree is a 30-hour program that requires the completion of the history core courses and the track requirements.
Students must take at least 15 credit hours at the 700 level. This degree may be completed entirely online, although there may be limited availability of some courses.
Students may take up to 9 credits outside the history department with the permission of the Graduate Director. The history department cannot guarantee online course availability in other departments.
Students do not have to declare whether they intend to complete the Thesis or Non-Thesis option immediately upon entry into the program. However, students who wish to complete the Thesis option must ensure that appropriate supervision for their project is available within the department. The History Department cannot guarantee thesis supervision to all students.
Students must obtain at least a B grade in one course from each of the following four categories.
12 credit hours of US History courses at either the 600 or 700 level. Students may complete additional US History Primary Source Seminars, US Reading Seminars, and/or US History Research Seminars to meet this requirement. Eligible courses: HST 609, 611, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 621, 623, 624, 625, 628, 631, 636, 637, 638, 698, 720, 724, 725, 730, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787
Non-thesis Option – Students may fulfill the research requirement of the degree by obtaining at least a B grade in one US History Primary Source Seminar, one US History Readings Seminar, and one US History Research Seminar. These courses count towards the fulfillment of requirements 2, 3, and 4 in the Core requirements. In addition, Non-Thesis students must complete 6 hours of elective courses. These may be outside the history department with the approval of the graduate director. Eligible courses: HST 609, 611, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 621, 623, 624, 625, 628, 629, 631, 632, 636, 637, 638, 641, 642, 645, 648, 649, 651, 653, 655, 659, 663, 664, 666, 671, 672, 673, 674, 682, 688, 698, 710, 720, 724, 725, 730, 740, 750, 760, 770, 775, 780, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 790, 792
Thesis option – Alternatively, students may fulfill the research requirement through the completion and successful defense of a thesis. Thesis students must complete 6 credit hours of HST 799, Thesis, with their thesis supervisor.