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The mission of the Masters program in History is to train post-baccalaureate students in the methods, practices, and sensibility of professional historians. A combination of methods and theories courses, advanced content courses, and supervised research prepares them to ask pertinent historical questions and develop persuasive historical arguments grounded in primary evidence and secondary literature.
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The Master's program in History at Miami University prepares students to become professional historians in a wide range of fields. It is deliberately selective and flexible. Our aim is to meet the demands of, on the one hand, students looking for "traditional" academic training and, on the other, those seeking to enter directly into the job market after graduation or into programs in other disciplines (e.g., Library Science, Museum Studies).
Curriculum and Courses
- HST 550 Researching Midwestern History
- HST 601 Historical Methods
- HST 670 Graduate Colloquium: Slavery in World History
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Undergraduate Opportunities
Undergraduate students may also wish to enroll in the combined BA/MA program in History, which allows students to pursue a master’s degree in an accelerated manner while pursuing their bachelor’s degree.
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Assistantships
History Department Graduate Assistantships pay a stipend and include remission of university instructional fees for the regular school year.
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Student Research
Departmental research offerings are as varied as the diverse interests of history faculty members and include nearly all major areas and periods of historical study.
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