A student may choose a fourth field in addition to the three selected in the core requirements. The Research Paper Option degree program totals 36 hours. Admissions Requirements Applicants must meet several admission degree requirements in addition to the general criteria for the Graduate School. The applicant's undergraduate major need not have been in history, but the applicant's undergraduate performance must demonstrate high academic potential. Normally, only students with a 3.2 grade point average in their undergraduate major will be admitted.
Many successful applicants have higher grade point averages.
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, preferably from former faculty members, as well as a sample of their written work. The advanced subject area test is optional. The departments base their admission decisions on the applicant's undergraduate transcript, letters of recommendation, the sample of written work, and, GRE scores.