East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. History

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of History offers a graduate degree program leading to the Master of Arts degree. After admission, each student shall consult with the graduate advisor of the department before beginning graduate study. The purpose of this consultation is to determine the academic needs of each student and to provide a program of study in history which will assist the graduate student to achieve individual aims in the School of Graduate Studies. Academic Status Committee—A departmental committee will review the work of all graduate students at the end of each semester. Students whose work is judged conditional or unsatisfactory will be informed of their status and written reports and recommendations will be sent to members of the department and the graduate dean. Admission to Candidacy—After satisfactorily completing twelve (12)credits of approved coursework, the student shall apply to the School of Graduate Studies for admission to candidacy for the master's degree.Students who fail to apply for admission to candidacy after earning twelve(12) credits of approved graduate credit in the department will be summoned before the academic status committee for special consultation.

Eligibility Requirements:

Required Courses for All Students:

HIST 5950 Introduction to Historical Research.........3
HIST 5940 Studies in Historiography...................3

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999