COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Introduction Departments: Art Communication Criminal Justice English History Languages and Linguistics Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology and Anthropology Theatre Arts Dr. Howard C. Daudistel, Dean Dr. Mimi R. Gladstein, Associate Dean for Humanities Dr. Harmon M. Hosch, Associate Dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Myron H. Nadel, Assistant to the Dean for Fine and Performing Arts Liberal Arts Bldg., Room 343 Phone: (915) 747-5666 Fax: (915) 747-5905 E-mail: libarts@utep.edu		History Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/history/ 334 Liberal Arts Phone: (915) 747-5508 E-mail: history@utep.edu 1.- Degree Requirements 2.- Graduate Credit Courses 3.- History (HIST) Courses (Graduate only) 4.- Ph.D. Program 5.- Seminars 6.- Thesis and Independent Research 1.- Degree Requirements Requirements for Admission Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution Satisfactory subject preparation and grade point average (GPA) Satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) TOEFL score of 550 or higher for international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not completed a university degree in the U.S. MA Degree Concentrations Students working toward the Master of Arts degree in History may choose either the standard concentration or a specialized concentration in the history of the United States-Mexico Border. Both concentrations provide degree plans with or without a thesis. Degree Requirements Standard Degree Plans (I & II) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in History Plan I requires the completion of 30 hours, including an acceptable thesis. A Plan I student must complete 9 hours of graduate seminars in history, 9 hours of graduate studies courses in history, and HIST 5398-HIST 5399. The remaining 6 hours may be selected in any combination, from among graduate studies courses, graduate seminars, and upper-division undergraduate courses available for graduate credit. Plan II requires the completion of 36 hours, including the submission of one acceptable seminar paper in lieu of a thesis. A Plan II student must complete 12 hours of graduate studies courses in history, 6 hours of graduate seminars in history, and, in the final semester of work, HIST 5393. The remaining 15 hours may be selected from among graduate studies courses, graduate seminars, and upper-division undergraduate courses available for graduate credit. In keeping with graduate school regulations, no more than 9 hours of approved undergraduate courses may be counted for graduate credit and only 6 of these hours may be taken in history; 3 additional hours may be included in a Minor field if a Minor field is selected and approved. Plan II students must submit the completed seminar paper to the departmental committee that conducts the final examination for the MA degree, as prescribed by the Graduate School. As a part of the total 36 hours, a student may choose a Minor in a related field, provided the department's Graduate Advisor approves. The Minor requires 6 hours, of which at least 3 must be at the graduate level. Minor in Public History Whether choosing Plan I or II, a student may take a Minor in Public History. For the minor, a student must successfully complete HIST 5302, Introduction to Public History, and HIST 5390, Internship in Public History (HIST 5390 may be replaced with HIST 5370, Seminar in U.S. History: Public History). In addition, the student must complete 9 hours of Department of History offerings or selected courses outside the department. These courses must be approved by the Department of History Graduate Advisor. The Minor in Public History will be awarded only in conjunction with the completion of the MA in History degree. Border History Degree Plans (III & IV) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in History and the completion of the fourth semester of Spanish language instruction with a grade of "B" or better, or successful completion of a department-approved Spanish language competency examination. Plan III requires the completion of 30 hours, including an acceptable thesis. Specific requirements are as follows: Seminars: Nine hours required, including the core course in border history and 2 other courses directly related to the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Course substitution is permitted with the approval of the Border Studies Graduate Committee. Studies Courses: Nine hours required. Of the 9 hours, 6 must be related to the U.S.-Mexico Border and must be approved by the Border Studies Graduate Committee. Other Courses: Six hours required from among HIST 3309, HIST 3312, HIST 3316, HIST 3317, HIST 3322, HIST 3328, HIST 3342, HIST 3343, and HIST 3390 (when topic is related to the U.S.-Mexico Border). With the approval of the Border Studies Graduate Committee, a student may substitute a graduate course, or a student may select a Minor field in a related discipline. A Minor field requires 6 hours, of which at least 3 hours must be at the graduate level. Thesis: HIST 5398- HIST 5399. Plan IV requires the completion of 36 hours; in lieu of a thesis, one revised seminar paper must be submitted to the committee conducting the final examination. Specific requirements are as follows: Seminars: Six hours required of courses related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Course substitution is permitted with the approval of the Border Studies Graduate Committee. Studies Courses: Twelve hours required, of which at least 9 must be related to the U.S.-Mexico Border and must be approved by the Border Studies Graduate Committee. Undergraduate Courses Taken for Graduate Credit: Six hours from among the following-- HIST 3309, HIST 3312, HIST 3316, HIST 3317, HIST 3322, HIST 3328, HIST 3342, and HIST 3390 (when topic is related to the U.S.-Mexico Border). With the approval of the Border Studies Graduate Committee, a student may submit graduate-level courses. Other Courses: Nine hours from among any graduate courses in the department of history, or 3 graduate hours in the department of history and 6 hours in a Minor field in a related discipline. Minor fields must be approved by the Border Studies Graduate Committee. A Minor field requires 6 hours, of which at least 3 hours must be at the graduate level. Independent Research: HIST 5393, to be taken in the final semester of work. Degree Requirements Standard Degree Plans (I & II) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in History Plan I requires the completion of 30 hours, including an acceptable thesis. A Plan I student must complete 9 hours of graduate seminars in history, 9 hours of graduate studies courses in history, and HIST 5398- HIST 5399. The remaining 6 hours may be selected in any combination, from among graduate studies courses, graduate seminars, and upper-division undergraduate courses available for graduate credit. Plan II requires the completion of 36 hours, including the submission of one acceptable seminar paper in lieu of a thesis. A Plan II student must complete 12 hours of graduate studies courses in history, 6 hours of graduate seminars in history, and, in the final semester of work, HIST 5393. The remaining 15 hours may be selected from among graduate studies courses, graduate seminars, and upper-division undergraduate courses available for graduate credit. In keeping with graduate school regulations, no more than 9 hours of approved undergraduate courses may be counted for graduate credit and only 6 of these hours may be taken in history; 3 additional hours may be included in a Minor field if a Minor field is selected and approved. Plan II students must submit the completed seminar paper to the departmental committee that conducts the final examination for the MA degree, as prescribed by the Graduate School. As a part of the total 36 hours, a student may choose a Minor in a related field, provided the department's Graduate Advisor approves. The Minor requires 6 hours, of which at least 3 must be at the graduate level. Minor in Public History Whether choosing Plan I or II, a student may take a Minor in Public History. For the minor, a student must successfully complete HIST 5302, Introduction to Public History, and HIST 5390, Internship in Public History ( HIST 5390 may be replaced with HIST 5370, Seminar in U.S. History: Public History). In addition, the student must complete 9 hours of Department of History offerings or selected courses outside the department. These courses must be approved by the Department of History Graduate Advisor. The Minor in Public History will be awarded only in conjunction with the completion of the MA in History degree. Border History Degree Plans (III & IV) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in History and the completion of the fourth semester of Spanish language instruction with a grade of "B" or better, or successful completion of a department-approved Spanish language competency examination. Plan III requires the completion of 30 hours, including an acceptable thesis. Specific requirements are as follows:

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