2009-10 Graduate Bulletin and Course Catalog

Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in History Education
Master of Arts in Public History
Graduate Minor in History

Department of History
College of Arts and Sciences

Lucinda M. Beier, Chair and Professor
BeierLM@appstate.edu

Lisa Holliday, Program Director
HollidayLR@appstate.edu

Myra L. Pennell, History Education Advisor and Professor
PennellML@appstate.edu

Charles A. Watkins, Public History Advisor and Associate Professor
WatkinsCA@appstate.edu

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The Department of History offers graduate programs that are designed to provide students with a broad range of academic and professional opportunities. The Department offers the following graduate degrees and a graduate minor:

  • Master of Arts in History (Major Code: 255A/54.0101)
  • Master of Arts in History, Education (Major Code: 248*/13.1328) with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (248S)[T]
  • Master of Arts in Public History (Major Code: 283A/54.0105)
  • Graduate Minor in History (248/54.0101)

A thesis is required for the MA in History, but is optional for the MA in History Education and the MA in Public History. Advanced work is available in most fields of European and American History, selected areas in Asian, African, and Latin American History, and in Applied/Public History. After the completion of one semester of successful graduate course work, students may be considered for admission to candidacy.

Location of Program in History Education: The History Education program is offered in an off-campus cohort format. Cohorts begin periodically, and information on upcoming cohorts may be obtained by contacting the Office of Extension and Distance Education (http://www.ext-dl.appstate.edu).

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE GRADUATE MINOR IN HISTORY (248/54.0101)

A graduate (M.A.) minor in History consists of 8-12 semester hours selected from HIS graduate course offerings, except HIS 5989.

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY (Major Code: 255A/54.0101)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the graduate school; official GRE general exam scores; cover letter stating reasons that the applicant wishes to enter the program in history; sample of written work such as a research paper.

Minimum Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 100) + GRE-V + GRE-Q + (GRE-W X 100) = 1550

Location: On Campus

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in History (255A)

Required Courses
  • HIS 5000: Varieties and Methodologies of History (3)
  • HIS 5998: Thesis Research (3)
  • HIS 5999: Thesis (3)
  • Choose at least 6 s.h. from the following:
    • HIS 5106: Readings Seminar in European History (3)
    • HIS 5206: Readings Seminar in American History (3)
    • HIS 5208: Readings Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
    • HIS 5306: Readings Seminar in Latin American History (3)
    • HIS 5406: Readings Seminar in African/Middle Eastern/Asian History (3)
  • Choose at least 6 s.h. from the following:
    • HIS 5107: Research Seminar in European History (3)
    • HIS 5207: Research Seminar in American History (3)
    • HIS 5209: Research Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
    • HIS 5307: Research Seminar in Latin American History (3)
    • HIS 5407: Research Seminar in African/Middle Eastern/Asian History (3)

21

Elective Courses

9 s.h. of graduate courses may be satisfied by enrolling in other History courses or in relevant courses offered in other departments with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor.

9

Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Arts in History (255A)

30

Other Requirements for the MA in History:

  • Thesis: Required
  • Proficiency: Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language, or competence in statistics and computer science as a research tool, subject to departmental approval.
  • Comprehensive: A written comprehensive examination is required by the end of the third semester of course work.
  • Product of Learning: None required

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY EDUCATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING (Major Code: 248*/13.1328; Concentration Code: 248S[T])+

+Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; North Carolina A teaching license or its equivalent from another state; complete application to the graduate school; official GRE general exam scores; cover letter stating reasons that the applicant wishes to enter the program in history education; sample of written work such as a research paper.

Minimum Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 100) + GRE-V + GRE-Q + (GRE-W X 100) = 1550

Location: Off Campus; Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically with courses scheduled fall, spring, and summer over two calendar years.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in History Education with a Concentration in Secondary School Teaching (248S)[T]

Required Courses
  • HIS 5000: Varieties and Methodologies of History (3)
  • HIS 5206*: Readings Seminar in American History (3)
  • HIS 5450: History and Social Studies Education (3)
  • Choose at least 9 s.h. from the following:
    • HIS 5106*: Readings Seminar in European History (3)
    • HIS 5206*: Readings Seminar in American History (3)
    • HIS 5208*: Readings Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
    • HIS 5306*: Readings Seminar in Latin American History (3)
    • HIS 5406*: Readings Seminar in African/Middle Eastern/Asian History (3)

18

Professional Education Courses
  • CI/SPE 5045: Advanced Topics in Diversity (3)
  • CI/LSA 5585: Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3)

6

Thesis Option (CHOOSE ONE)

With Thesis

  • HIS 5998: Thesis Research (3)
  • HIS 5999: Thesis (3)
  • 6 s.h. of approved graduate history electives; history courses will be selected based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Social Studies.

OR
Without Thesis

  • 12 s.h. of approved graduate history electives; history courses will be selected based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Social Studies.

12

Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Arts in History Education with a Concentration in Secondary School Teaching (248S)[T]

36

*Courses may be taken up to three times on a program of study for a total of 9 s.h. with different areas of concentration.

Other Requirements for the MA in History Education:

  • Thesis: Optional
  • Proficiency: None required
  • Comprehensive: A written comprehensive examination is required during the final semester of course work.
  • Product of Learning: Included in HIS 5450, History and Social Studies Education

MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC HISTORY (Major Code: 283A/54.0105)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the graduate school; official GRE general exam scores; cover letter stating reasons that the applicant wishes to enter the program in public history; sample of written work such as a research paper.

Minimum Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 100) + GRE-V + GRE-Q + (GRE-W X 100) = 1550

Location: On Campus

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Public History (283A)

Required Courses
  • HIS 5000: Varieties and Methodologies of History (3)
  • HIS 5900: Internship in History (6)
  • Choose at least 6 s.h. from the following:
    • HIS 5106: Readings Seminar in European History (3)
    • HIS 5206: Readings Seminar in American History (3)
    • HIS 5208: Readings Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
    • HIS 5306: Readings Seminar in Latin American History (3)
    • HIS 5406: Readings Seminar in African/Middle Eastern/Asian History (3)

15

Public History Elective Courses
  • 21 s.h. of graduate courses from the following Public History courses; OR students may select from other graduate courses upon approval by the coordinator of the Public History program and the Director of Graduate Studies in History.
    • HIS 5575: Introduction to Public History (3)
    • HIS 5576: Cultural Resource Management (3)
    • HIS 5577: Historical Documentation (3)
    • HIS 5578: Architectural History (3)
    • HIS 5579: Oral History (3)
    • HIS 5580: Studies in Material Culture (3)
    • HIS 5581: Records and Society (3)
    • HIS 5582: Public History Practicum (3)
    • HIS 5583: American Environmental History (3)
    • HIS 5584: America’s National Parks (3)
    • HIS 5585: Historic Preservation (3)
    • HIS 5610: Management of Museums (3)
    • HIS 5640: Interpretation in Museums (3)
    • HIS 5650: Museum Education (3)
    • HIS 5660: Topics in Public and Applied History (3)
    • HIS 5998: Thesis Research (3)
    • HIS 5999: Thesis (3)

21

Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Arts in Public History (283A)

36

Other Requirements for the MA in Public History:

  • Thesis: Optional
  • Proficiency: None required
  • Comprehensive: A written comprehensive examination is required during the final semester of course work.
  • Product of Learning: None required

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