The degree requirements vary according to the option taken. Students planning to continue into the Doctoral Program in Atlantic Civilization are expected to complete the thesis option. Separate application to the Ph.D. program must be made as the student completes the MA program. In consultation with their advisor, students select one Core Area for concentration in African, European, Latin American , or US history. Twelve semester hours of course work must be taken within the Core Area.
Students also select a Breadth Area in consultation with their advisor.
Six semester hours of course work must be taken within the Breadth Area. Two Research Seminars 3. No more than 3 semester hours of Independent Study 2. Students must receive the grade of B or better for any course to be counted toward the degree. No more than one research seminar per semester 5.