History, M.A.

Candidates for the MA in history are required to complete a minimum of 31 hours of graduate credit. Students must complete 27 hours of coursework, with at least 24 hours in history. This will include:

1. HIST 5880 - History Theory .
2. 12 hours of history course work in 5000-level, non dual-listed courses (excluding HIST 5880 ).
3. 4 hours of thesis research (HIST 5960 ).
4. Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language appropriate to their research. Generally, the language requirement may be met by either of the following options:
   1. Passing a language exam administered by the Department of History.
   2. Completing the equivalent of the fourth semester of a language as offered at the University of Wyoming. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better (may be taken pass/fail). In special cases other relevant historical tools may substitute for the language requirement upon approval of the thesis adviser and the Graduate Coordinator.
5. In the spring semester of the first year, typically in early February, as scheduled by the Department Chair, the student will publicly defend his/her thesis proposal, which must include a written research prospectus and bibliography.
6. The student will successfully defend the final thesis draft before the Graduate Committee.