Master of Arts in Public History (HYPM)

33 hours are required.

1. History

HIST 6010 - Historiography Credits: 3 hours

2. A minimum of two seminars (6000-6999) in related fields are required

3. Students must take at least three courses

(One at the 6000-level) in which a major part of the course work focuses on tools particularly relevant to public historians. Courses meeting this requirement can be identified prior to enrollment by the director of graduate studies or the student’s supervising professor.

4. From 3 to 6 hours of course work may be taken outside the department

In a program of study approved by the supervising professor, and director of graduate studies. Up to 6 hours of appropriate course work in history at the 4000-level, exclusive of 4960-4990, may be elected with the approval of the supervising professor, the director of graduate studies, and the dean of the Graduate College.

5. An internship/practicum experience of 3 to 6 hours

In a program of study approved by the supervising professor and director of graduate studies, the student may fulfill this requirement under one or more of the following course numbers (See the Department of History Graduate Handbook for details):

HIST 7100 - Independent Research Credits: 2 to 6 hours
HIST 7120 - Professional Field Experience Credits: 2 to 12 hours

6. Comprehensive examination

A course-based written examination following completion of at least 24 hours of course work including required core courses and a research seminar. An oral examination may also be required by the student’s exam committee.

7. Language requirement

Proficiency in a language other than English demonstrated by satisfactory completion of an appropriate 2010-level or 5010-level language course, or equivalent, or by a translation examination. See the Department of History Graduate Handbook for details.