Master of Arts in History
The Master of Arts degree in History provides advanced study of narrative history, historical themes, historiography, philosophy of history, and writing history. Within the degree program, the graduate student may study history exclusively, or he may select a history major with a minor. Course work is set up so a student may complete the program in one school year and a summer.
Curriculum Highlights
- Historiography
- Historical Research & Writing
- History Electives
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Master of Arts in History Personal Opportunity Profile
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Key Courses
Renaissance: European transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era.
Recent America: A study of political, economic, diplomatic, cultural, and social aspects of America from 1945 to the present.
Middle East: A history of the Middle East from the introduction of Islam to the present, including a comparison of basic Islamic and Christian doctrines and practices.
Forces in American History: Movements shaping the development of the nation from a wilderness to a world power.
Decline of Rome: The nature of the Roman world, its strengths, and the consequences of its weaknesses.
Historiography: An introduction to the study of history; the use of historical tools, methods of investigation, and problems of interpretation.
The British Empire & Imperialism Causes, character, and consequences of modern experiments in imperialism, beginning with the British Empire and including other major empires from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries.
Africa Development of native cultures, European colonization, and emergence into the modern world.
History of Christianity Overviews the history of the Christian faith since the New Testament era. Notes the formative influence of the early church councils and places special emphasis on the nature and contributions of the Reformation.
Reformation Precursors of the German Reformation with emphasis on the contributions of Martin Luther, the Reformation in other countries, and the Roman Catholic reaction.
European Studies: Early Modern Era Combination of travel and lecture in Europe. Visits and discussions related to men, movements, and sites of Protestant, Anglican and Roman Catholic history.
Career Opportunities
A history major will provide you with a wide area of knowledge and awareness adaptable to several careers. Careers open to you as a history major include:
- Politics
- Government
- Military history
- Institutional history
- Industrial history
- Library specialties
- Social work
- Archive management
- Research and publishing
- Law
- Personnel/Human resources
- Travel agent/consultant