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Program checklist · MA

History, MA

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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
MA
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
54.0101
Total credits (published)
15
Credits (computed from items)
273-276
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_fab6da78
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Required Course

1 item
  1. HIST 610
    The Study and Writing of History
    As published: “The Study and Writing of History 1”
    3

Specialization

1 item
  1. Select four courses from the following: 1
    Not resolved to a course
    12

Origins to 1861

8 items
  1. HIST 613
    3
  2. HIST 618
    3
  3. HIST 620
    3
  4. HIST 627
    3
  5. HIST 631
    3
  6. HIST 661
    3
  7. HIST 664
    3
  8. HIST 615
    Problems in American History
    As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
    1-6

Other appropriate course with department approval

0 items

    1861-1914

    11 items
    1. HIST 617
      3
    2. HIST 622
      3
    3. HIST 625
      3
    4. HIST 627
      3
    5. HIST 629
      3
    6. HIST 633
      3
    7. HIST 650
      3
    8. HIST 651
      3
    9. HIST 662
      3
    10. HIST 664
      3
    11. HIST 615
      Problems in American History
      As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
      1-6

    Other appropriate course with department approval

    0 items

      1914 World War I to the Present

      11 items
      1. HIST 622
        3
      2. HIST 623
        3
      3. HIST 625
        3
      4. HIST 627
        3
      5. HIST 634
        3
      6. HIST 650
        3
      7. HIST 651
        3
      8. HIST 662
        3
      9. HIST 664
        3
      10. HIST 677
        3
      11. HIST 615
        Problems in American History
        As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
        1-6

      Other appropriate course with department approval

      1 item
      1. Select four courses from the following: 1
        Not resolved to a course
        12

      Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern to 1789

      2 items
      1. HIST 576
        3
      2. HIST 635
        Problems in European History
        As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
        3

      Other appropriate course with department approval

      0 items

        1789-1914

        5 items
        1. HIST 639
          3
        2. HIST 640
          The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
          As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
          3
        3. HIST 650
          3
        4. HIST 651
          3
        5. HIST 635
          Problems in European History
          As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
          3

        Other appropriate course with department approval

        0 items

          1914 to the Present

          5 items
          1. HIST 640
            The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
            As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
            3
          2. HIST 646
            3
          3. HIST 650
            3
          4. HIST 651
            3
          5. HIST 635
            Problems in European History
            As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies with department approval)”
            3

          Other appropriate course with department approval

          11 items
          1. Select four courses from the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            12
          2. HIST 510
            3
          3. HIST 525
            3
          4. HIST 535
            3
          5. HIST 555
            3
          6. HIST 565
            3
          7. HIST 575
            3
          8. HIST 576
            3
          9. HIST 585
            3
          10. HIST 627
            3
          11. HIST 676
            3

          Other appropriate courses with department approval

          0 items

            Research Seminar

            1 item
            1. HIST 797
              3

            Minor Field Concentration

            concentration · 1 item
            1. In consultation with the graduate director and other faculty, students identify a chronological or topical subspecialty and select two courses that relate directly to that subspecialty.
              Not resolved to a course
              6

            Project or Thesis

            1 item
            1. Select 6 credits of Project or Thesis
              Not resolved to a course
              6

            Project and additional Elective

            electives · 1 item
            1. HIST 798
              Directed Research and Writing in History
              As published: “Directed Research and Writing in History 1”
              3

            Additional 3 credits from Specialization

            0 items

              Thesis

              1 item
              1. HIST 799
                1-6

              Required Course

              1 item
              1. HIST 610
                The Study and Writing of History
                As published: “The Study and Writing of History 1”
                3

              Specialization

              1 item
              1. Select four courses from the following: 1
                Not resolved to a course
                12

              Origins to 1861

              8 items
              1. HIST 613
                3
              2. HIST 618
                3
              3. HIST 620
                3
              4. HIST 627
                3
              5. HIST 631
                3
              6. HIST 661
                3
              7. HIST 664
                3
              8. HIST 615
                Problems in American History
                As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                1-6

              Other appropriate course with department approval

              0 items

                1861-1914

                11 items
                1. HIST 617
                  3
                2. HIST 622
                  3
                3. HIST 625
                  3
                4. HIST 627
                  3
                5. HIST 629
                  3
                6. HIST 633
                  3
                7. HIST 650
                  3
                8. HIST 651
                  3
                9. HIST 662
                  3
                10. HIST 664
                  3
                11. HIST 615
                  Problems in American History
                  As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                  1-6

                Other appropriate course with department approval

                0 items

                  1914 World War I to the Present

                  11 items
                  1. HIST 622
                    3
                  2. HIST 623
                    3
                  3. HIST 625
                    3
                  4. HIST 627
                    3
                  5. HIST 634
                    3
                  6. HIST 650
                    3
                  7. HIST 651
                    3
                  8. HIST 662
                    3
                  9. HIST 664
                    3
                  10. HIST 677
                    3
                  11. HIST 615
                    Problems in American History
                    As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                    1-6

                  Other appropriate course with department approval

                  1 item
                  1. Select four courses from the following: 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                    12

                  Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern to 1789

                  2 items
                  1. HIST 576
                    3
                  2. HIST 635
                    Problems in European History
                    As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                    3

                  Other appropriate course with department approval

                  0 items

                    1789-1914

                    5 items
                    1. HIST 639
                      3
                    2. HIST 640
                      The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
                      As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
                      3
                    3. HIST 650
                      3
                    4. HIST 651
                      3
                    5. HIST 635
                      Problems in European History
                      As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                      3

                    Other appropriate course with department approval

                    0 items

                      1914 to the Present

                      5 items
                      1. HIST 640
                        The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
                        As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
                        3
                      2. HIST 646
                        3
                      3. HIST 650
                        3
                      4. HIST 651
                        3
                      5. HIST 635
                        Problems in European History
                        As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies with department approval)”
                        3

                      Other appropriate course with department approval

                      11 items
                      1. Select four courses from the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        12
                      2. HIST 510
                        3
                      3. HIST 525
                        3
                      4. HIST 535
                        3
                      5. HIST 555
                        3
                      6. HIST 565
                        3
                      7. HIST 575
                        3
                      8. HIST 576
                        3
                      9. HIST 585
                        3
                      10. HIST 627
                        3
                      11. HIST 676
                        3

                      Other appropriate course with department approval

                      0 items

                        Research Seminar

                        1 item
                        1. HIST 797
                          3

                        Applied History

                        0 items

                          Professional Experience

                          0 items

                            Students may meet this requirement through a minimum of 3 credits of internship or with professional experience in applied history, with documentation and approval of department. Students with professional experience will take 12 credits of coursework from the list below to meet the applied history requirement.

                            1 item
                            1. HIST 794
                              1-6

                            Select 6-12 credits from the following:

                            13 items
                            1. HIST 597
                              3
                            2. HIST 679
                              3
                            3. HIST 680
                              3
                            4. HIST 688
                              3
                            5. HIST 689
                              3
                            6. HIST 690
                              3
                            7. HIST 691
                              3
                            8. HIST 692
                              3
                            9. HIST 693
                              3
                            10. HIST 694
                              3
                            11. HIST 696
                              3
                            12. HIST 697
                              3
                            13. HIST 698
                              3

                            Other appropriate course with department approval

                            0 items

                              Proficiency in a Relevant Research Tool

                              0 items

                                Students fulfill the requirement by completing one of the following:

                                0 items

                                  Coursework, work or internship experience, or exam in computers, statistics, or a modern foreign language.

                                  2 items
                                  1. HIST 680
                                    3
                                  2. HIST 696
                                    3

                                  Other course by approval of department

                                  0 items

                                    Required Course

                                    1 item
                                    1. HIST 610
                                      The Study and Writing of History
                                      As published: “The Study and Writing of History 1”
                                      3

                                    Specialization

                                    1 item
                                    1. Select four courses from the following: 1
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      12

                                    Origins to 1861

                                    8 items
                                    1. HIST 613
                                      3
                                    2. HIST 618
                                      3
                                    3. HIST 620
                                      3
                                    4. HIST 627
                                      3
                                    5. HIST 631
                                      3
                                    6. HIST 661
                                      3
                                    7. HIST 664
                                      3
                                    8. HIST 615
                                      Problems in American History
                                      As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                      1-6

                                    Other appropriate course with department approval

                                    0 items

                                      1861-1914

                                      11 items
                                      1. HIST 617
                                        3
                                      2. HIST 622
                                        3
                                      3. HIST 625
                                        3
                                      4. HIST 627
                                        3
                                      5. HIST 629
                                        3
                                      6. HIST 633
                                        3
                                      7. HIST 650
                                        3
                                      8. HIST 651
                                        3
                                      9. HIST 662
                                        3
                                      10. HIST 664
                                        3
                                      11. HIST 615
                                        Problems in American History
                                        As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                        1-6

                                      Other appropriate course with department approval

                                      0 items

                                        1914 World War I to the Present

                                        11 items
                                        1. HIST 622
                                          3
                                        2. HIST 623
                                          3
                                        3. HIST 625
                                          3
                                        4. HIST 627
                                          3
                                        5. HIST 634
                                          3
                                        6. HIST 650
                                          3
                                        7. HIST 651
                                          3
                                        8. HIST 662
                                          3
                                        9. HIST 664
                                          3
                                        10. HIST 677
                                          3
                                        11. HIST 615
                                          Problems in American History
                                          As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                          1-6

                                        Other appropriate course with department approval

                                        1 item
                                        1. Select four courses from the following: 1
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                          12

                                        Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern to 1789

                                        2 items
                                        1. HIST 576
                                          3
                                        2. HIST 635
                                          Problems in European History
                                          As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                          3

                                        Other appropriate course with department approval

                                        0 items

                                          1789-1914

                                          5 items
                                          1. HIST 639
                                            3
                                          2. HIST 640
                                            The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
                                            As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
                                            3
                                          3. HIST 650
                                            3
                                          4. HIST 651
                                            3
                                          5. HIST 635
                                            Problems in European History
                                            As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                            3

                                          Other appropriate course with department approval

                                          0 items

                                            1914 to the Present

                                            5 items
                                            1. HIST 640
                                              The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
                                              As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
                                              3
                                            2. HIST 646
                                              3
                                            3. HIST 650
                                              3
                                            4. HIST 651
                                              3
                                            5. HIST 635
                                              Problems in European History
                                              As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies with department approval)”
                                              3

                                            Other appropriate course with department approval

                                            11 items
                                            1. Select four courses from the following:
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              12
                                            2. HIST 510
                                              3
                                            3. HIST 525
                                              3
                                            4. HIST 535
                                              3
                                            5. HIST 555
                                              3
                                            6. HIST 565
                                              3
                                            7. HIST 575
                                              3
                                            8. HIST 576
                                              3
                                            9. HIST 585
                                              3
                                            10. HIST 627
                                              3
                                            11. HIST 676
                                              3

                                            Other appropriate course with department approval

                                            0 items

                                              Research Seminar

                                              1 item
                                              1. HIST 797
                                                3

                                              New Media and Information Technology

                                              1 item
                                              1. Select two courses in new media and information technology 1
                                                Not resolved to a course
                                                6

                                              Internship in Information Technology

                                              1 item
                                              1. HIST 794
                                                3-6

                                              Proficiency in a Relevant Research Tool

                                              0 items

                                                Students fulfill the requirement by completing one of the following:

                                                0 items

                                                  Coursework, work or internship experience, or exam in computers, statistics, or a modern foreign language.

                                                  2 items
                                                  1. HIST 680
                                                    3
                                                  2. HIST 696
                                                    3

                                                  Other course by approval of department

                                                  0 items

                                                    Required Course

                                                    1 item
                                                    1. HIST 610
                                                      The Study and Writing of History
                                                      As published: “The Study and Writing of History 1”
                                                      3

                                                    Specialization

                                                    1 item
                                                    1. Select four courses from the following: 1
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      12

                                                    Origins to 1861

                                                    8 items
                                                    1. HIST 613
                                                      3
                                                    2. HIST 618
                                                      3
                                                    3. HIST 620
                                                      3
                                                    4. HIST 627
                                                      3
                                                    5. HIST 631
                                                      3
                                                    6. HIST 661
                                                      3
                                                    7. HIST 664
                                                      3
                                                    8. HIST 615
                                                      Problems in American History
                                                      As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                                      1-6

                                                    Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                    0 items

                                                      1861-1914

                                                      11 items
                                                      1. HIST 617
                                                        3
                                                      2. HIST 622
                                                        3
                                                      3. HIST 625
                                                        3
                                                      4. HIST 627
                                                        3
                                                      5. HIST 629
                                                        3
                                                      6. HIST 633
                                                        3
                                                      7. HIST 650
                                                        3
                                                      8. HIST 651
                                                        3
                                                      9. HIST 662
                                                        3
                                                      10. HIST 664
                                                        3
                                                      11. HIST 615
                                                        Problems in American History
                                                        As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                                        1-6

                                                      Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                      0 items

                                                        1914 World War I to the Present

                                                        11 items
                                                        1. HIST 622
                                                          3
                                                        2. HIST 623
                                                          3
                                                        3. HIST 625
                                                          3
                                                        4. HIST 627
                                                          3
                                                        5. HIST 634
                                                          3
                                                        6. HIST 650
                                                          3
                                                        7. HIST 651
                                                          3
                                                        8. HIST 662
                                                          3
                                                        9. HIST 664
                                                          3
                                                        10. HIST 677
                                                          3
                                                        11. HIST 615
                                                          Problems in American History
                                                          As published: “Problems in American History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                                          1-6

                                                        Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                        1 item
                                                        1. Select four courses from the following: 1
                                                          Not resolved to a course
                                                          12

                                                        Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern to 1789

                                                        2 items
                                                        1. HIST 576
                                                          3
                                                        2. HIST 635
                                                          Problems in European History
                                                          As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                                          3

                                                        Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                        0 items

                                                          1789-1914

                                                          5 items
                                                          1. HIST 639
                                                            3
                                                          2. HIST 640
                                                            The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
                                                            As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
                                                            3
                                                          3. HIST 650
                                                            3
                                                          4. HIST 651
                                                            3
                                                          5. HIST 635
                                                            Problems in European History
                                                            As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies and with department approval)”
                                                            3

                                                          Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                          0 items

                                                            1914 to the Present

                                                            5 items
                                                            1. HIST 640
                                                              The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S
                                                              As published: “The Modern Metropolis in Europe and the U.S.”
                                                              3
                                                            2. HIST 646
                                                              3
                                                            3. HIST 650
                                                              3
                                                            4. HIST 651
                                                              3
                                                            5. HIST 635
                                                              Problems in European History
                                                              As published: “Problems in European History (when topic applies with department approval)”
                                                              3

                                                            Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                            11 items
                                                            1. Select four courses from the following:
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                              12
                                                            2. HIST 510
                                                              3
                                                            3. HIST 525
                                                              3
                                                            4. HIST 535
                                                              3
                                                            5. HIST 555
                                                              3
                                                            6. HIST 565
                                                              3
                                                            7. HIST 575
                                                              3
                                                            8. HIST 576
                                                              3
                                                            9. HIST 585
                                                              3
                                                            10. HIST 627
                                                              3
                                                            11. HIST 676
                                                              3

                                                            Other appropriate course with department approval

                                                            0 items

                                                              Research Seminar

                                                              1 item
                                                              1. HIST 797
                                                                3

                                                              Course in a Field Outside of Geographic Specialization

                                                              1 item
                                                              1. Select one course from U.S., European, or world history (listed above) that is not in their chosen specialization.
                                                                Not resolved to a course
                                                                3

                                                              Elective Courses

                                                              electives · 1 item
                                                              1. Students can choose to pursue a Thesis in lieu of two electives
                                                                Not resolved to a course
                                                                9

                                                              Select three elective courses

                                                              electives · 0 items

                                                                Thesis

                                                                1 item
                                                                1. HIST 799
                                                                  1-6

                                                                Select one elective course

                                                                electives · 0 items

                                                                  Required Course

                                                                  1 item
                                                                  1. HIST 610
                                                                    The Study and Writing of History
                                                                    As published: “The Study and Writing of History 1”
                                                                    3

                                                                  Additional Courses in History

                                                                  1 item
                                                                  1. Select six courses in history 1
                                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                                    18

                                                                  Research Seminar

                                                                  1 item
                                                                  1. HIST 797
                                                                    3

                                                                  Graduate Education

                                                                  3 items
                                                                  1. Select four courses from the following:
                                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                                    12
                                                                  2. HE 602
                                                                    3
                                                                  3. HE 685
                                                                    1-3

                                                                  Six credits of HE electives

                                                                  electives · 0 items

                                                                    Required Course

                                                                    1 item
                                                                    1. HIST 610
                                                                      The Study and Writing of History
                                                                      As published: “The Study and Writing of History 1”
                                                                      3

                                                                    History

                                                                    1 item
                                                                    1. Select five courses in history, at least one course each from U.S., European, and world history
                                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                                      15

                                                                    Research Seminar

                                                                    1 item
                                                                    1. HIST 797
                                                                      3

                                                                    College of Education and Human Development Graduate Courses

                                                                    5 items
                                                                    1. SEED 567
                                                                      3
                                                                    2. SEED 522
                                                                      3
                                                                    3. EDRD 619
                                                                      3
                                                                    4. SEED 540
                                                                      3
                                                                    5. SEED 667
                                                                      3
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