Program Summary

Available on campus or online after completing nine hours of courses in the graduate programs and acceptance by the Thesis committee.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Thesis Option:
HIST 889	Graduate Historical Methods 4	3
HIST 675G	Seminar in History 1	3
HIST 879	Historiography	3
Graduate History Elective Courses 2		15
HIST 899	Thesis, M.A.	6
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment 3
Total Hours		30

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Non-Thesis Option:
HIST 889	Graduate Historical Methods 4	3
HIST 879	Historiography	3
HIST 675G	Seminar in History 1	6
Graduate History Elective Courses 2		18
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment 3
Total Hours		30

¹

A seminar course in which the student will write a major research paper.

• To remain in this program the student must pass the seminar with a grade of A or B. Any changes to this requirement must be approved by the Graduate Advisor and the Graduate Committee.

²

Electives in History:

• No more than 6 hours of Readings, Independent Study or Workshop courses.
• Readings and Independent Study may only be taken in areas where the student has had adequate prior preparation such as a lecture course in the area.
• All courses of this nature require the approval of the Graduate Advisor.

³

• The Comprehensive Examination shall be a four-hour written exam taken when the student has finished the required coursework. The Graduate Advisor will determine the date.
• A committee chosen from those faculty members from whom the student has taken graduate courses will determine the nature of the questions. The Graduate Advisor will serve as chair of the committee.
• The examination will be written.
• If a student receives passing marks on a majority of the examination questions, the Graduate Advisor will notify the Graduate School of successful completion.

⁴

Must be taken first semester.

Accelerated Option

This program has an option for current FHSU students who meet the Accelerated Program Admissions requirements to take graduate courses during their senior year.  This allows up to 9 credit hours to apply to both degrees.  FHSU students interested in this graduate program are encouraged to visit with an advisor or department to learn more about the accelerated option.

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

¹

Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Thesis Option

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
HIST 889	Graduate Historical Methods	3
Directed Electives		6
	Hours	9
Spring
HIST 675G	Seminar in History	3
Directed Electives		6
	Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
HIST 879	Historiography	3
Directed Electives		3
	Hours	6
Spring
HIST 899	Thesis, M.A.	6
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	30

Non-Thesis Option

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
HIST 889	Graduate Historical Methods	3
Directed Electives		6
	Hours	9
Spring
HIST 675G	Seminar in History	3
Directed Electives		6
	Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
HIST 879	Historiography	3
Directed Electives		3
	Hours	6
Spring
HIST 675G	Seminar in History	3
Directed Electives		3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	30

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