The thesis option involves eleven 500-level or 600-level classes of which at least three 600-level research and writing seminars must be taken, plus HIST 698?MA Thesis. ?

The Thesis enrollment is directed by the faculty member who is the student?s research director and heads a three-member thesis committee.?

The thesis must follow the standards established by The Graduate School, be approved by the thesis committee, and be presented in a thesis defense. ?Beyond the thesis defense, there are no comprehensive exams.?