History (MA)

专业介绍

南加州大学 Dornsife 文理学院的历史学文学硕士（MA），要求 24 学分，该学位仅作为完成历史学博士要求过程中的过渡性学位，院系不接受以文学硕士为目标的申请者。学生须修读 HIST 500 研究生历史研究导论，并在第一学年完成，除美国史方向外需证明一门外语能力。论文方向要求至少修读六门研究生课程，含 HIST 500 与论文研讨，最多两门 400 级课程计入，并撰写与答辩论文。

The department does not accept applicants for a Master of Arts degree in history. The MA degree is intended only as a transitional degree in the process of completing requirements for the PhD in history. Foreign Language/Research Tool Requirement Students are required to demonstrate competence in one foreign language, with the exception that none is required of majors in United States history. Course Requirements All students must enroll in HIST 500 Introduction to Graduate Historical Studies , and it is recommended that it be completed in the first year of residence. Thesis Plan Students must take a minimum of six graduate courses, including HIST 500  plus HIST 594a , HIST 594b  Master’s Thesis. No more than two 400-level courses may count toward this total. A thesis must be written and defended. Comprehensive Examination Plan This plan requires the approval of the student’s mas