Master of Arts [M.A] [History] From Washington State University

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All graduates will be able to:

• Student?s mastery of the main methodologies and historical arguments in the primary fields of study.
• ?Student?s familiarity with the major trends in historiography and the methodological innovations associated with changes in historiographical theory.
• Student?s ability to apply appropriate theories and methods to the major field through independent research projects.
• Student?s success in the production of a successful and nationally commensurate master?s thesis or dissertation by defining a viable research project and conducting research ?according to nationally recognized professional standards.
• ?Student?s skills associated with the presentation of historical research within the professional apparatus of the discipline, and communication skills for diverse professional purposes.
• ?Student?s skills associated with the teaching of history at the college level.

Career

Students receiving a Masters in History can go on to work with museums and curation as well as teach in a secondary education setting and work as a research historian at both private and governmental organizations.