Master of Arts in History

The Department of History offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the areas of American, Asian, European, Pacific/Hawaii, and World History.
All applicants for advanced degree programs in History are requested to supplement the application and transcripts required by Graduate Division with letters of recommendation (two for the M.A., three for the Ph.D.), preferably from professors with whom the applicant has worked, and a sample of written work such as a term paper, seminar paper, or M.A. thesis. Complete details on all graduate programs in History, as well as financial aid available to prospective students, are outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
Recipients of advanced degrees in History have undertaken careers as teachers of History and Social Studies in secondary schools, community colleges, colleges, and universities. In addition, the study of history provides an excellent background for alternative careers in museology, library and archival work, government service, historical preservation, business and marketing research, and allied research fields. The Department has a placement officer to assist graduates with career choices and in locating employment opportunities.
Courses for the graduate programs are to be selected from among the History courses listed in back of the Catalog and from graduate offerings in related disciplines as directed by the student's supervisory committee. The consent of the instructor is required for admission to all courses numbered 600 and above. Courses numbered over 600, except HIST 602, may be repeated once for credit.
Intended candidates for the MA degree must present a minimum undergraduate preparation of 18 upper division credit hours in history or some closely allied field such as Asian Studies or American Studies. Students who lack this preparation or who wish to undertake study in an area of history other than that of their undergraduate preparation must make up deficiencies either before or during graduate study. In the latter case the student will be admitted only conditionally, pending removal of the deficiencies.
The prospective MA candidate may select either Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). Both plans require the intended candidate to give evidence of competence in a foreign language appropriate to the field of major interest. In addition, students in the United States or East Asia History area in either Plan A or Plan B must also meet seminar distribution requirements, as outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.

To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.
A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate,
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.

Applicants are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM.

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