Graduate Coordinator Contact Information:
Charles K. Piehl
Department of History, AH 110 E
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5316
Email: ckpiehl@mnsu.edu
M.A. and M.S. Plans
Master of Arts Thesis Plan
Core course requirements:
- HIST 625 (Historiography) 3 cr
- HIST 655 (Historical Research and Writing) 3 cr
Reading Seminar (Choose at one of the following):
- HIST 600 (European Hist), 602 (Non-Western Hist), or 604 (U.S. Hist) 3 cr
Research Seminar requirement (Choose one of the following):
- HIST 608 (European Hist), 609 (Non-Western Hist), or 610 (U.S. Hist) 12 cr
Minimum Department of History electives* (not counting Thesis) 15 cr
(*May substitute 6 non-History credits if approved by advisor and department graduate coordinator)
Thesis requirement
- HIST 699 Minimum number of credits 30 cr
Also Required for MA: Knowledge of a foreign language acceptable to the Department of History Graduate Committee must be demonstrated by completion of a college level sequence of one academic year with an average grade of at least B
Master of Science: Thesis Plan
Core course requirement:
- HIST 625 (Historiography) 3 cr
- HIST 655 (Historical Research and Writing) 3 cr
Reading Seminar (Choose at one of the following):
- HIST 600 (European Hist), 602 (Non-Western Hist), or 604 (U.S. Hist) 3 cr
Research Seminar (Choose one of the following):
- HIST 608 (European Hist), 609 (Non-Western Hist), or 610 (U.S. Hist) 12 cr
Minimum Department of History electives* (not counting Thesis) 15 cr
(*May substitute 6 non-History credits if approved by advisor and department graduate coordinator)
Thesis requirement
- HIST 699 Minimum number of credits 30 cr
Master of Science: Alternate Plan
Core course requirements:
- HIST 625 (Historiography) 3 cr
- HIST 655 (Historical Research and Writing) 3 cr
Reading Seminar (Choose one of the following):
- HIST 600 (European Hist), 602 (Non-Western Hist), or 604 (U.S. Hist) 3 cr
Research Seminar (Choose at one of the following):
- HIST 608 (European Hist), 609 (Non-Western Hist), or 610 (U.S. Hist) 3 cr 12 cr
Minimum Department of History electives* (not counting Thesis) 21 cr
(*May substitute 6 non-History credits if approved by advisor and department graduate coordinator)
Alternate Plan Paper requirement
- HIST 694 Minimum number of credits 34 cr
Requirements for All Plans
- The College of Graduate Studies requires that at least one-half of each student’s program be in courses open only to graduate students. At Minnesota State University, Mankato these at 600-level courses.
- The College of Graduate Studies requires that students using university resources such as the library, e-mail, or technology services, must register for at least one graduate credit. The College also requires graduate students to register for at least one credit during the semester that they graduate.
- The History Department requires that prior to writing the Thesis or Alternate Plan Paper a student must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination covering a sub-field of historical study. An oral defense is required for both the Thesis and Alternate Plan Paper.
Research Support
Graduate Students are eligible for History Department Student Research Grants. The Grants support travel, per diem expenses, as well as the purchase of supplies or materials. Individual grants are limited to no more than $500. Research may include, but is not limited to, Alternate Plan Paper, and Thesis. Grants will be awarded twice during the academic year. Successful applicants may re-apply for a subsequent grant. For further information contact the History Department. It is recommended that applicants have their advisor review application/materials before submission.
