Program of Study for the Master of Arts in History

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores, unless waived; cover letter stating reasons that the applicant wishes to enter the program in history; sample of written work such as a research paper.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission:  3.0 OR 2.5 - 2.99 with scores in the 25th percentile on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative sections.

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE) is waived for applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in History

Concentration Requirements (27 Hours)

• HIS 5450 - History and Social Studies Education (3)

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• HIS 5460 - World History: Concepts and Content (3)

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• HIS 5595 - Digital History (3)

Other Requirements for the MA in History

• Thesis: Optional
• Proficiency: Required for General History Concentration only. Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language by either taking the necessary courses for credit and earning a C or above in each course, or passing the exam administered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
• Candidacy: Required for thesis students only; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
• Comprehensive: A written comprehensive examination is required by the end of the third semester of course work for thesis students, and by the end of the fourth semester of coursework for non-thesis students.
• Product of Learning: Required for Teaching Concentration only.