WKU History Graduate Program

Master of Arts Program

The Department of History offers a Master of Arts degree in History through its graduate program. This program is designed to prepare students for the teaching of history on the secondary and college levels to provide the initial graduate work for those who intend to pursue a doctoral degree (Ph.D.).

The Department offers two graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree. The two M.A. plans have different requirements:

• Plan A: thirty hours of course work, including a six-hour thesis.

• Plan B: thirty-four hours of course work, no thesis.

 For more information on the M.A. program and requirements, click on the links to the right.

RELATED LINKS

• Plan A: Thesis Option
• Plan B: Non-Thesis
• Thesis Proposal Guidelines
• Comprehensive Examinations
• Mentorship
• M.A. History Student Handbook
• Research Funding