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History, Joint M.A.

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 36 hours

The Joint Master of Arts degree is offered in association with a partner institution abroad.

Overview

This degree requires two years of study: one year at Central Michigan University and one year of post-baccalaureate study in history at a partner institution. Students coming to CMU from partner institutions as part of a graduate exchange agreement with the Department of History, World Languages, and Cultures ("partner students") must apply for and enroll in the Joint MA as their primary CMU degree program.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

General Admission Requirement Snapshot (all students)

GPA: 3.0

Application Deadline: Rolling with applications reviewed starting January 30 (for fall)

See Admission Requirement Details Below

  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 10 hours of history or related courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.]
  2. Statement of Purpose: In your statement (500-1,000 words) include a description of your academic background and preparation including any language preparation; identify the area or areas of history you want to study; outline your career goals; indicate why you are drawn to a program in transnational and comparative history; and, finally, identify which partner institution would be most appropriate for your year abroad and why.
  3. At least one substantial research paper, equivalent to the paper described in the CMU Year requirements below, completed at a partner institution;
  4. Recommendation by the student's partner institution supporting the student's application for the Joint MA.
     

Program Requirements

CMU Year (18 hours)

During their year at CMU students must take a minimum of 18 hours and produce at least one research paper approved for permanent filing.

Required Courses (6-9 hours)

HST 600Historiography

3(3-0)
HST 601Colloquium in Transnational and Comparative History

3-6(3-0)
HST 700Practicum in College Teaching

3(3-0)

Note: HST 600 is not required if student has taken an approved equivalent at a partner institution.

Electives (9-12 hours)

  • At least one graduate colloquium in history (3 hours). Eligible courses include all 600-level HST courses with the exception of HST 600, HST 601, HST 619, HST 681, HST 690, and HST 695. At least one graduate colloquium in history (3 hours) to be chosen from among 600-level HST courses with "Colloquium" in the title.
  • At least one graduate research seminar in history (3 hours) to be chosen from among 700-level HST courses with "Seminar" in the title.
  • Other graduate courses in history or cognate fields as approved by advisor (3-6 hours).

Research Paper

Students must write at least one major research paper based on the interpretation of a substantial body of primary sources, prepared in connection with a 700-level seminar elective or an independent research course. The paper must receive a minimum grade of B. In addition, and normally after revision, the paper must be accepted by the professor responsible for the course as satisfactory for permanent filing. A minimum length of 7,500 words is suggested.

Partner Year (18 hours)

During their year at a partner institution students must take a minimum of 18 hours (equivalent) and produce at least one major research paper.

Electives (18 hours)

18 hours (equivalent) of coursework in history, in accordance with partner institution’s program requirements and applicable agreement(s) with CMU and the Department of History.

Research Paper

Major research paper based on the interpretation of a substantial body of primary sources, ordinarily prepared in a seminar or independent research course under the supervision of partner faculty in history. A minimum length of 7,500 words is suggested.

Total: 36 semester hours