Students interested in pursuing the thesis option must consult with the department before submitting the e-FORM to change their program.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Requirements (21 credits)
HS-501	Historical Criticism	3
or HS-502	The Philosophy of History
or HS-503	Introduction to the Study of World History
Select two U.S. History courses designated with Course Type: HSUS		6
Select two European History courses designated with Course Type: HSEU		6
Select two World or Non-Western courses designated with Course Types: HSWLD or HSNW		6
Electives (9 credits)
Select 9 credits of History (HS) Electives		9
Program Completion Options (0 credits)
Any HS-THD or HS-CPE
Total Credits		30

Sequence Chart

Included below is a suggested plan of study to complete this program. Please use this as a guide; consult with your advisor to determine the sequence that best matches your circumstances.
 

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
HS-501 Historical Criticism, 502, or 503	3	HS-5XX US history elective (type HSUS)	3	Select 6 credits of History (HS-500+) Electives	6
HS-5XX World or Non Western History elective (Course Types: HSWLD or HSNW)	3	HS-5XX European History Elective (Course Types: HSEU)	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
HS 5XX World or Non Western History elective (type HSWLD or HSNW)	3	HS 5XX US history elective (type HSUS)	3
HS 5XX European History Elective (Course Type HSEU)	3	HS-5XX History Elective	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Total Credits 30

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, with a competitive GPA (2.5 overall and 3.0 in the major preferred, but not required) and an academic record that demonstrates success.
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. Written statement that describes the historical areas you wish to study and details how graduate study will contribute to your professional and academic goals.