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Master of Arts (M.A.) History (Thesis) (45 credits)

Offered by: History and Classical Studies     Degree: Master of Arts

Program Requirements

The M.A. in History (Thesis) offers a broad grounding in historical methods and historiography, as well as research training in a specific historical subject.

Required Courses (30 credits)

  • HIST 601 Research Seminar (3 credits)

    Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    History : An advanced introduction to the historical profession and to recent developments in historical scholarship.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Cowan, Brian (Fall)

    • Restriction: Only open to M.A. students in the Department of History and Classical Studies.

  • HIST 696 Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)

    Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    History : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • HIST 697 Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)

    Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    History : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • HIST 698 Thesis Research 3 (15 credits)

    Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    History : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Summer 2025

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

15 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level; credits at the 500 level are normally to be taken as 3-credit courses.

Up to 6 credits of non-HIST courses may be taken outside the Department.

Faculty of Arts—2024-2025 (last updated Sep. 5, 2024) (disclaimer)
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