HIST-MA - History

Candidates must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of advanced-level undergraduate work in history. The GRE graduate admission test is optional. If English is not the applicant’s native language, they must also take the TOEFL English language proficiency test and score 80 or higher. Students must submit a statement of purpose, an example of their written work and official transcripts. Three letters of recommendation are also required. Prospective students must submit their applications and all supporting documents for priority consideration by January 8; the final deadline for applications is March 1. Students may begin the program only in the fall term.

The History Department normally requires a minimum 3.000 GPA overall and a 3.000 average in history for admittance to the M.A. program.

Candidates must present evidence of competence in a language other than English, normally through two years of undergraduate study.

Major Adviser
Each student will be assigned a major adviser. The major adviser and the History Department’s director of graduate studies will work with each student to plan a specific course of study.