History Master's
Master of Arts Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 702 | Historiography | 3 |
| HIST 705 | Directed Research (taken during second year) | 1 |
| HIST 710 | Research Seminar in North American History | 3 |
| Select six credits of the following (one to be in the student's major area and the other the minor area) | 6 | |
| Readings in North American History | ||
| Readings in European History | ||
| Readings in World History | ||
| History coursework numbered 601 or higher | 6-9 | |
| HIST 798 | Master's Thesis | 8 |
| Total Credits | 30-33 | |
- The Master of Arts requires proficiency in at least one foreign language. The language requirement can be met by completing college coursework in that language through the second year (e.g., SPAN 202) or by passing a language exam administered by the faculty.
Master of Science Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 702 | Historiography | 3 |
| HIST 710 | Research Seminar in North American History | 3 |
| HIST 730 | Readings in North American History | 3 |
| HIST 760 | Readings in European History | 3 |
| HIST 780 | Readings in World History | 3 |
| 601 or above courses (Up to 3 credits may be taken from outside of the history department.) | 12 | |
| HIST 797 | Master's Paper | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Admission and Application Requirements
- Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
- In addition, this program requires applicants to:
- Provide a statement of intent that clearly outlines the applicant's interest and purpose for seeking a master's degree in history. The department uses this statement to assess the applicant's ability to organize thoughts, to formulate a plan of academic study, and to complete the graduate program. This statement also enables the department to determine whether North Dakota State University's graduate history program suits the applicant's needs and objectives.
- Submit a substantial paper submitted for an upper-division history class or for a class in the humanities and social sciences. The paper should provide evidence of an applicant's ability to synthesize information, organize thoughts logically, and communicate clearly and effectively.