Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
History
History
Major Code: 5610
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department: History
College: Liberal Arts
Graduate Director:
Dr. Kenny L. Brown
E-Mail Address:
kebrown@uco.edu
Office Address:
LAR 202D
Phone Number: 405-974-5356
History, M.A.
This option is designed for those who wish to further their
knowledge of history and the historian’s craft, prepare for
doctoral programs, or pursue other professional goals.
Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room
404, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive,
Edmond, OK 73034.
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html).
2. One-page cover letter (statement of interest) explaining
why the applicant wishes to pursue the M.A. in history.
3. Writing sample (research paper or seminar paper).
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All
transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate
transcripts must show:
a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 3.00 GPA in the last
60 hours attempted.
b. Complete 18 undergraduate hours in History with a
GPA of 3.0.
c. Complete HIST 3113 Historical Research with a minimum
grade of “B” or be able to demonstrate research
ability as determined by the graduate program director
and the Chair of the Department of History and
Geography. HIST 3113 may count as part of the 18
undergraduate hours in History, above.
6. The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) may be used
for admission if the undergraduate GPA does not meet
the minimum required. A score of 500 on the verbal portion
and 4.0 on the writing assessment is required. See
graduate program director for further information on the
GRE score changes.
7. Complete other prerequisites (if any) as determined by
the graduate program director.
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Liberal Arts
8. Students falling below these standards may qualify for
provisional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies
section.
9. Students with a native language other than English
must submit evidence of English language proficiency.
See Admission to Graduate Studies section - English
Language Proficiency.
Graduation Requirements
Required Courses.................................................. 6 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
HIST 5013 Historiography
HIST 5910 Seminar in Hist. - Must be research seminar;
cannot be cross-listed with HIST 4910
Major Field.......................................12 Hours in One Field
Twelve hours in the student’s chosen Major Field of History
(Europe, United States, Asia, Latin America).
Secondary Field.................................6 Hours in One Field
Six hours in the student’s chosen Secondary Field of
History (Europe, United States, Asia, Latin America,
Middle East).
Guided Electives.................................................... 9 Hours
Additional courses to a total of 33 hours for the degree.
This section may include the required thesis hours for
students taking the thesis option.
Additional Stipulations
(1) Across the three elective areas, three hours must be
taken in each of the following fields: (a) United States,
(b) Europe, (c) Asia, Latin America, or Middle East.
(2) A total of twelve hours must be taken in courses
listed only at the graduate level (not cross-listed with
an undergraduate course number). The six hours of
“Required Courses” (HIST 5013 Historiography and
HIST 5910 Research Seminar) count toward these
twelve hours of graduate-only courses.
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................33 HOURS
Other Requirements
1. Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study
with his/her graduate program director and the Jackson
College of Graduate Studies by the end of the first
semester of graduate work. The plan must be signed and
dated by the student and the graduate program director
before it can be considered official.
2. Advisory Committee. Create an Advisory Committee before
the second semester of enrollment. An Advisory Committee
of three faculty members will direct the program of
each student. One member of the Advisory Committee will
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