The M.S. degree is designed for all those who "love history" including: students looking for a Masters level degree but not bound for the Ph.D., secondary educators, military service members, and those pursuing employment in government, archives, libraries and other sectors. 

The M.S. has no thesis and no language requirement. The M.S. is, in most cases, a terminal degree that is non-research focused and best suited for individuals not intent on pursuing a Ph.D.