Classification

Classified standing is accorded to graduate students in history when they have satisfied the following criteria:

1. A written request to the Department Graduate Coordinator for classification, which must be approved by the Department Graduate Committee;
2. Completion of a minimum of 15 quarter units in graduate residence, 10 of which must be earned in HIST 501 and HIST 503.  The remaining 5 units must be earned in a 500-level graduate course. A minimum 3.25 grade point average is required in these courses.  Classification CAN be required by the History Department BEFORE more than 15 units are taken;
3. Successful completion of History 300 or its equivalent;

Advanced to Candidacy - Classified students who have maintained a 3.25 GPA will be advanced to candidacy in the term in which they intend to graduate

If you have further questions about the M.A. program, feel free to email our Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Douglas Dodd.