Program Overview
The University of Lethbridge's Master of Arts in History program offers a comprehensive curriculum with required coursework and a thesis, preparing students for careers in academia, research, and other fields requiring advanced historical knowledge and skills. The program can be completed full-time in 20-24 months or part-time in 28 months, and is taught by experienced faculty using various teaching methods. Graduates may pursue careers in academia, research, archives, museums, policy analysis, journalism, law, and business.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts in History program at the University of Lethbridge requires both a thesis and substantial coursework. Students can complete the degree full-time (24 months) or part-time (48 months). Full-time students typically complete the program in 20-24 months, while part-time students often finish in 28 months. The program's objectives are to:
- Provide students with a deep understanding of historical methods and theories
- Develop students' research and writing skills
- Prepare students for careers in academia, research, or other fields that require advanced historical knowledge and skills
Outline:
The program consists of:
- Required coursework (3-6 full-time courses)
- Thesis (100 pages on average)
Required Coursework:
- History 5000: Historiography
- Cultural, Social, and Political Thought (CSPT) courses
- Undergraduate seminars elevated to graduate level
- Independent Studies
Assessment:
The program's assessment methods include:
- Coursework (essays, research papers, presentations)
- Thesis (defended orally)
Teaching:
The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields of history. The teaching methods used include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Independent study
- Research supervision
Careers:
Graduates of the MA in History program may pursue careers in:
- Academia (research, teaching)
- Research (government, non-profit organizations)
- Archives and museums
- Policy analysis
- Journalism
- Law
- Business
