Courses
Courses in the graduate program emphasize critical reading of historical and theoretical literature, rigorous writing exercises, and innovative and comprehensive research methods. The students draw upon the talents of a distinguished and accomplished faculty to expand their analytical, research and teaching capabilities.
HIST 451(G) - Applied Public History Seminar
1-3 Credit(s).
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Systematic examination of archival administration, museum management, historical editing, oral history, historic site management and preservation.
HIST 505 - Research Writing Seminar
3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Focuses on the methodologies of historical investigation and writing to produce an article-length piece of work based on original primary source research.
HIST 511 - European Readings Seminar
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Examines seminal and recent developments in the writing of European history. Considers broad contours of historiographical change in methodology, subjects, and interpretation rather than historical narrative. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.
HIST 545 - Applied Public History Studies
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Includes use of archives and museums, application of archaeology and geography, historical editing and publishing, family and community history, material culture, and site interpretation, preservation and management. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.
HIST 561 - American Reading Seminar
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Content varies. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Examines seminal and recent developments in the writing of American history. Considers broad contours of historiographical change in methodology subjects, and interpretation rather than historical narrative. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.
HIST 590 - Historiography
3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Seminar in the philosophy and theory of historical practice. Consideration of methods, functions, and schools of historical thought.