Graduate Program Learning Outcomes

M.A. Program

Methods: Develop competency with major approaches to historical interpretation.

Pedagogy: Develop the ability to teach courses at secondary and two-year college level (usually completed through pedagogy course and teaching assistantships).

History and historiography: Develop familiarity with important works and historical controversies in major teaching field.

Historical breadth: Develop ability to cover chronological scope of teaching field.

Disciplinary breadth: Become familiar with at least one disciplinary approach other than that of history.

Research: Develop and complete a substantial research project (M.A. essay) that is original in concept and intellectually significant.

Professional competencies: Develop ability to participate in intellectual and professional activities (e.g. conferences and collaborative projects).

Ph.D. Program

Methods: Demonstrate mastery of major approaches to historical interpretation and expertise in field-specific paradigms.

Pedagogy: Master the ability to teach courses at institutions of higher education (usually completed through pedagogy course and teaching assistantships). Develop the ability to design courses in research areas (usually competed during qualifying examination).

History and historiography: Demonstrate mastery of important works and historical controversies in major teaching field.

Historical breadth: Develop capability to cover chronological scope of teaching field. Develop ability to teach history of a region outside one's geographic focus.

Disciplinary breadth: Develop a competence in at least one disciplinary approach other than that of history.

Research: Develop and complete two substantial research projects (M.A. essay and Ph.D. dissertation) that are original in concept and intellectually significant.

Professional competencies: Acquire grant-writing skills, familiarity with the job market, and further develop ability to participate in intellectual and professional activities (e.g. conferences and collaborative projects).