We will help you, as well, to hone the organizational, analytical, and communication skills which will enable you to successfully research, write, and teach the history of our society. Because graduate work entails a significant commitment of energy, time, and money, we urge prospective candidates to consider an M. A. in History in the context of their broader career goals. We encourage you to evaluate the strengths of the SSC History Department against your particular academic interests and other colleges history departments. Of course, in a decision such as choosing a graduate program, it helps to meet the faculty and to get a feeling for the place. We invite you to visit the college and arrange to talk with us about your interest in History and how SSC s Master of Arts in History Program may fit into your goals.
Candidates average five years to complete the part-time program.
Non-western history courses. The Graduate Coordinator will work with candidates to select courses which will optimally support the candidate s area or period interests. It is important to us that we recognize each of our candidates as a person. We want to ensure, in as far as possible, that you fulfill the M. A. program s requirements in a timely fashion and that the program continues to address your individual academic and career needs. Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, statistics, or advanced computer language.