Program Requirements
The Master of Arts (M.A.) History (Thesis): Gender & Women鈥檚 Studies offers advanced training in the practice of History as an academic discipline, with an emphasis on feminist, women鈥檚, and gender studies. It aims to develop critical reading, writing, and research skills through broad theoretical reflections on the field of history, specialized courses that include courses in Gender & Women鈥檚 Studies, and a thesis. The program is designed so that it can be completed in one year.
Thesis Courses (27 credits)
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HIST 696 Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)
Overview
History : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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HIST 697 Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
Overview
History : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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HIST 698 Thesis Research 3 (15 credits)
Overview
History : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Required Courses (6 credits)
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HIST 601 Research Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
History : An advanced introduction to the historical profession and to recent developments in historical scholarship.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Cowan, Brian (Fall)
Restriction: Only open to M.A. students in the Department of History and Classical Studies.
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WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Ketchum, Alexandra (Fall)
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level, selected as follows:
3 credits on gender-related issues;
Up to 6 credits of non-HIST courses may be taken outside the Department.
Credits at the 500 level are normally to be taken as 3-credit courses.
