Master of Arts in History - Liberal Arts Specialization Plan A: Thesis

The Master of Arts in History Liberal Arts Plan A thesis track provides students with focused training in the historical method with an emphasis on original research and historiography. It is an academic track that emphasizes preparation for further graduate study in a doctoral program in History. This is the most traditional track in our program. Students who successfully complete the program will: 1) Develop historical research questions and conduct historical synthesis, analysis, and interpretation using primary and secondary source research, 2) Develop the critical reading, speaking, and writing skills essential to professional historical practice, 3) Define historical narratives and develop both breadth and depth of knowledge in the historiography of chosen fields of study, 4) Conduct archival research to author an original piece of scholarship, 5) Practice historical methods in a variety of settings, which may include academic, applied, andor public.