The Masters of Arts in History 

Everyone who loves soon learns to respect the past on its own terms: the powerful contrasts, the subtle complexities, the contigent turn of events, and the sheer depth of human society. Professional historians use direct evidence, clear writing, and the work of other scholars to offer original interpretations that make sense of these events. As graduate students in history, you will do the same. The Masters degree in History is structured to introduce students to these three critical tasks. In your coursework and independent studies you will examine historical evidence with your own eyes, you will communicate your ideas using clear and precise language, and you will interpret and rely upon the work of other scholars in your field. In the end, your skills will allow you to articulate and defend your own original interpretation of the past.

The history faculty at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (A&M-CC) are committed to these goals and to the students enrolled in the History Masters program. Our degree plan offers a wide variety of graduate courses, provides a roadmap for students to follow to graduation and professional opportunities in history, and helps students to understand the past on its own terms. It is designed to benefit secondary school teachers seeking to enhance their professional skills and standing and well as students planning careers in academia, public history, or the professions. For complete information on our History graduate program, see the Graduate Student Handbook.

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