Location:

Orono, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

History

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Department of History offers both the M.A. and the Ph.D. degrees. There are two programs of study for the master's candidate. The thesis option includes the satisfactory completion of an extended essay based upon research in one's area of concentration as well as 24 additional hours of course work. The non-thesis option requires the satisfactory completion of 30 hours including at least six hours in 600-level history seminars and a methodology seminar. A comprehensive examination based on the course work also must be passed.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.