Department of History & Political Science
History
Gain your masters in history surrounded by esteemed and renowned faculty.
Earn Your Master in History at MC Learning from Our Renowned Faculty.
We understand that working adults are often juggling multiple responsibilities every day, and Mississippi College is dedicated to making education easier for you. That is why our Master’s degree in History programs are offered in the evenings, with online opportunities for some courses.
Earn Your Master’s in History studying under Accomplished Scholars
At Mississippi College, you’ll learn from faculty comprised of accomplished teachers and productive scholars who are active in professional organizations and regularly attend and present at conferences. The members of the department have also published books, monographs and articles in addition to garnering several teaching awards. The opportunity to study under accomplished scholars provides you with unique insight for unlocking and understanding the mysteries of the past.
CHOOSE YOUR area to master in History
MC offers two paths to a master’s degree in history to empower you to reach your goals.
Master of Social Sciences degree offers you the opportunity to be in a program centered around social sciences rather than research. Choose from major areas in history, political science, or administration of justice. Offering two track options, this Master requires either 30 or 36 semester hours of graduate credit.
The Masters of Arts in History program is designed to prepare you for a career in elementary or secondary teaching with a broader and deeper historical understanding. It will also give you a foundation to teach at the community college level or pursue a doctorate in history or related disciplines for university teaching or research purposes. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work, including 6 hours of thesis, is required.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| History graduate work including: | 24 | |
| HIS 6555 | Historical Research & Methodology | 3 |
| Six semester hours of Thesis credit, consisting of: | 6 | |
| HIS 6563 | Thesis I | 3 |
| HIS 6564 | Thesis II | 3 |
| Candidates for the MA in History must take written and oral comprehensive examinations based upon course work used to satisfy degree requirements. The oral exam will also include a defense of the thesis. If judged unsatisfactory, all or part of the written and/or oral examination may be retaken once in the following semester or summer term. | ||
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| History graduate work including: | 18 | |
| HIS 6555 | Historical Research & Methodology | 3 |
| Six semester hours of Thesis credit, consisting of: | 6 | |
| HIS 6563 | Thesis I | 3 |
| HIS 6564 | Thesis II | 3 |
| Candidates for the MA in History must take written and oral comprehensive examinations based upon course work used to satisfy degree requirements. The oral exam will also include a defense of the thesis. If judged unsatisfactory, all or part of the written and/or oral examination may be retaken once in the following semester or summer term. | ||
| Six semester hours of graduate Education courses | 6 | |
| EDU 6504 | Research — Methods and Procedures | 3 |
| EDU 6535 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| Eighteen semester hours in one of two major areas: |
Either: |
18 |
| Six semester hours in each of the two following fields: each of two others as minors. | Communication Economics |
6 |
| In their last semester of enrollment, candidates for the MSS who have not maintained a minimum GPA of 3.25 must take written and/or oral comprehensive examinations, the format of which will be at the discretion of the department. Students with a 3.25 or above GPA will be exempt from these exams. | ||
| Total Hours |
30 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| Eighteen semester hours in each of two major areas: |
1) History 2) Political Science |
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| In their last semester of enrollment, candidates for the MSS who have not maintained a minimum GPA of 3.25 must take written and/or oral comprehensive examinations, the format of which will be at the discretion of the department. Students with a 3.25 or above GPA will be exempt from these exams. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 |
