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Master of Arts in Education - History

This program of study is customized to meet the educational and professional needs of the students who want advanced knowledge in history in order to continue their professional goal of a doctorate degree, career advancement or professional development. This program is offered in both on-line and face-to-face formats. Students may earn the degree completely on-line if desired.

• Four Year Course Rotation

Entrance requirements for the History based program

• Complete application
• Earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale
• Official transcripts from the college/university which issued bachelor's degree. 
• Official transcripts from any institutions attended after receiving bachelor's degree (if applicable)

Program of study for the History based program

EDCI 631, Introduction to Graduate Study, should be completed within the first 12 hours of a student's program of study.

Basic Education Core

Number	Course Title	Hours
EDCI 631	Introduction to Graduate Studies	3
EDCI 633	Educational Philosophy	3
EDAD 631 EDCI 635 EDCI 639	Public Relations OR Curriculum Development OR Systemic Change: Process for School Improvement	3
Hours:		9

Required

Number	Course Title	Hours
Option 1:
HIST 635	Research Seminar in History	3
HIST 660	Thesis	6
Option 2:
HIST 635	Research Seminar in History	3
HIST 600	Independent Study or Research	3
HIST 655	Scholarly Project	3
Hours:		9

Electives

		Hours
Courses in History and Political Science (including HIST 535, History of Historical Writing, unless taken at the Undergraduate level)		18
Hours:		18
Total Hours:		36