The history M.A. is also excellent preparation for careers in government, public and private agencies con-cerned with history, and any career requiring research, analytical and writing skills. It also enables teachers to meet Rank II certification in Kentucky public schools. The department's principal graduate course offerings are in American and modern European history complemented by course offerings in Third World and public history. A unique feature of the program is the department's Forrest C. Pogue Public History Institute through which students have opportunity to gain first-hand experience under professional supervision in various public history projects. Requirements for Admission Applicants must meet the Murray State University requirements.
Additional requirements are as follows.
An undergraduate major or minor in history. GPA of 3.0 or better in history courses. Students admitted to history graduate study should consult with the graduate adviser to declare a course of study which meets the requirement of either the thesis , non-thesis , or public history option. Oral defense of thesis. To be approved by graduate program committee.