Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and Sciencesfrom historical scholarship.• Evaluate and interpret historical texts, including primary andsecondary sources, in a multifaceted and nuanced manner.• Apply a scholarship-based understanding of key historiographicaltheories and philosophies to a variety of historicalsubjects.• Employ their knowledge of the conventions and methods ofhistorical inquiry to propose and initiate promising researchprojects.• Conduct advanced historical research that engages disciplinaryperspectives, uses relevant resources, and contributes toscholarly understanding.• Create sophisticated and professionally-informed written worksor websites in a prose and visual style that is clear and effective.• Assume leadership roles in professional and occupationalorganizations in communities in which they live and work.HIS 699 Thesis *(Prerequisite: HIS 695 and all other program requirementsmust be completed before enrolling in this course.)*Course is two months longProgram Electives(4 courses; 18 quarter units)Select from the following list of courses:HIS 618AorHIS 618BSeminar in Modern Europe I(if not used to fulfill another program requirement)Seminar in Modern Europe II(if not used to fulfill another program requirement)Letters andSciencesDegree RequirementsTo be admitted to the Master of Arts in History program, studentsmust have a Bachelor of Arts in History or a closely-related field inthe social sciences or humanities. Students with a minor in historymay be admitted after approval by the Program Lead Faculty.To receive the Master of Arts in History, students must complete atleast 45 quarter units.A total of 4.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted forequivalent graduate work completed at another institution, as itapplies to this degree, and provided the units were not used inearning another advanced degree. Coursework transferred fromother universities must first have the approval of the Program LeadFaculty. Students should refer to the General Catalog section ongraduate admission requirements for specific information regardingadmission and evaluation.All students are encouraged to select a thesis advisor early in theirprogram from the program faculty based on areas of interest andplanned thesis or multimedia project but they must choose a thesisadvisor approved by the Program Lead Faculty no later than the startof their fifth course. Students should consult regularly with theirthesis advisor regarding course selection and their research proposal.The student’s thesis advisor and faculty members teaching HIS 695and/or HIS 696 will give final approval to the student’s researchprospectus and the thesis advisor and faculty member teaching HIS698 or HIS 699 will give final acceptance to the Master’s thesis ormultimedia project as satisfying part of the requirements for theMaster of Arts in History degree.HIS 620AorHIS 620BHIS 640HIS 645AHIS 645BHIS 649AHIS 649BHIS 658HIS 668HIS 678HIS 688HIS 696Seminar in United States History I(if not used to fulfill another program requirement)Seminar in United States History II(if not used to fulfill another program requirement)Seminar in Comparative HistorySpecial Topics in History ISpecial Topics in History IISeminar in a Period/Movement ISeminar in Period/Movement IISeminar in Modern ChinaSeminar in Modern Middle EastSeminar in Modern AfricaSeminar in Latin AmericaHistory and Applied Media(Prerequisite: HIS 695)■ MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR (710-501)Faculty Advisor: Charles Tatum 858 642 8476 ctatum@nu.eduThe Master of Arts in Human Behavior is designed for peopledesiring greater knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The degreeexposes the student to a wide array of behavioral topics coveringpersonal, social and organizational issues. The program is intendedfor students who have specific ambitions in the fields of supervision,management, and administration, but should also appeal to studentsundergoing life transitions, seeking personal or career growth, orrequiring preparation for doctoral-level training.Program Core Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units)HIS 600HIS 618AorHIS 618BHIS 620AorHIS 620BHIS 630HIS 695HIS 698orSeminar in History and TheorySeminar in Modern Europe I (if not used to fulfillanother program requirement)Seminar in Modern Europe II (if not used to fulfillanother program requirement)Seminar in United States History I (if not used to fulfillanother program requirement)Seminar in United States History II (if not used to fulfillanother program requirement)Seminar in World HistoryDirected Research MethodsMedia/Technology Project*(Prerequisites: HIS 695 and 696 and all other programrequirements must be completed before enrolling in thiscourse.)Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Synthesize and apply communication theory and practice inreal-world situations.• Develop a personal and professional code of ethics based onknowledge and understanding of moral and ethical principlesand values.• Assimilate adult development and human sexuality theories andprinciples into personal and interpersonal growth.• Analyze and apply behavioral and organizational changeprocesses to personal, social, and organizational settings.• Integrate theories of leadership into applied areas ofsupervision, management, and administration.• Demonstrate practical competence in the use of behavioraltheory, research and assessment.• Produce written materials (papers, essays, projects, journals, etc.)that analyze, integrate, and critique critical theories, issues andresearch in human behavior.• Demonstrate oral fluency (class debates, group discussions,individual presentations, etc.) in articulation of the theory and123