History - Lamar University

History from Lamar University is a Campus Master History degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Admission Requirements: The Department offers two plans for the master's degree . Students who intend to continue graduate study beyond the master's degree are urged to complete the 30-hour thesis program. This program also requires a reading knowledge of a foreign language. The 36-hour non-thesis option is recommended for students whose interest is primarily in secondary school teaching. No foreign language is required. Background Knowledge: Applicants to the master's program are expected to be familiar with a basic body of historical knowledge. If they lack only a course or two, students without this background may be admitted to the program and take graduate courses while completing this work. With permission of the Graduate Advisor, some requirements may be satisfied by examination. A. One year survey of United States history . (6 hours) B. One year survey of Western/world history. (6 hours) C. One course in historical research and writing. (3 hours) D. One advanced course in United States history and one advanced course in non - United States history. (6 hours) Degree Requirements: THESIS OPTION: 30 Hours The thesis option is strongly recommended for those who plan to continue graduate study beyond the master's. It requires completion of 24 semester hours of class work. A minimum of 12 hours must be taken in Seminar, Readings, or Directed Readings courses. The student may take 6 graduate hours (class or seminar) in a supporting (minor) field. Six additional hours credit will be given for completion of the thesis. Thesis students are also required to demonstrate a reading knowledge of one classical or modern foreign language. This requirement may be satisfied by completing the 2312 course in a language, OR by passing a nationally recognized standardized language proficiency test, OR by completing a reading project administered by faculty members in the History Department. NON-THESIS OPTION: 36 Hours The non-thesis option is intended to provide a strong foundation in a wide range of historical areas and periods for those who do not wish to pursue a higher degree . Non-thesis students are required to complete 36 hours in history. A minimum of 18 hours must be in Seminar, Readings, or Directed Readings courses. The student may take six hours in an approved minor field. After completing their class work, students must take a comprehensive written and oral examination. A foreign language is not required for the non-thesis Master of Arts in History . View more details on Lamar University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related History courses.