MS Full-Time Degree Plan: History
This is a sample schedule. Your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule each semester.
About the degree plan
Nine credit hours is considered a full load of courses for graduate students. Full-time students generally complete the Master of Arts in History in two years.
The following degree plan is for a full-time student taking the thesis option.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 01/01/2025, is based on the 2024-25 graduate catalog.
First semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
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| Readings seminar | 3 |
| HST 600-level elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Research seminar | 3 |
| Primary source seminar | 3 |
| HST 600-level elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Third semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Readings seminar | 3 |
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| HST 600-level elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| Comprehensive examination | |
| Thesis oral defense | |
| Total hours | 1-6 |