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Program checklist · Master of Arts

Master of Arts in History

Worcester State University · Worcester, MA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Master of Arts
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
54.0102
Total credits (published)
33
Credits (computed from items)
90
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168430
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168430_1f970cc0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

4 items
  1. HI 103
    3
  2. HI 104
    3
  3. HI 111
    3
  4. HI 112
    3

Items Needed to Apply:

4 items
  1. HI 103
    3
  2. HI 104
    3
  3. HI 111
    3
  4. HI 112
    3

Requirements of Track 1 (Portfolio)

0 items

    Foundation courses

    2 items
    1. HI 910
      3
    2. History Research Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Distribution History courses

    3 items
    1. US History Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. European History Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    3. Non-US/Non-European History Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Minor Concentration in History or a related field (developed in consultation with advisor)

    concentration · 1 item
    1. The capstone of the program is the presentation of a portfolio. Students will present the portfolio to the graduate coordinator at a meeting after all course work has been completed. The portfolio should include five papers, plus an introductory narrative that reflects upon the student’s program as a whole, provides the necessary context for understanding the five papers, and explains why those particular papers were chosen. One of the papers must be a research paper incorporating primary sources. In addition, the papers should represent work in U.S. History, European History, Non-U.S/Non-European History, and the Minor Concentration. The portfolio will be assessed by departmental committee of at least 3 members.
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Requirements of Track 2 (Thesis)

    0 items

      Foundation course

      1 item
      1. HI 910
        3

      Major Concentration in U.S. History or World History

      concentration · 3 items
      1. Elective History courses (U.S. or World)
        Not resolved to a course
        15
      2. HI 995
        3
      3. HI 996
        3

      Minor Concentration in History or a related field (developed in consultation with advisor)

      concentration · 1 item
      1. Students will form a thesis committee of at least two faculty members. One will be the primary advisor (and the instructor of record for the thesis courses) who will work closely with the student in their research and writing. The second will read the final version of the thesis. Upon completion of the thesis, the student will schedule an oral defense with the thesis committee.
        Not resolved to a course
        9
      Source. Worcester State University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.worcester.edu/graduate/programs/ma-history/. Captured page pages/0035.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.