Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in History (MAIS)
Overview
The Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in History is an advanced history program designed for students looking to continue growing their knowledge in the field. The program deepens knowledge and helps develop analyzing, research, critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills. Students learn about the past through different historical eras, diverse cultures, famous and ordinary men and women, and a variety of geographical settings. The program can be tailored to the students' goals and interests. The program challenges students to think critically, express themselves clearly, and become informed and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the MAIS program in history, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent with minimum of 12 hours of upper-division and 9 hours of lower-division History course work.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).
- Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Letter of intent
- Writing sample of at least five pages with citations and bibliography
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses – 18 Hours
Required:
Choose five from the following:
| HIST 5305 | Readings in U.S. History after 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 5310 | Readings of the History of the West | 3 |
| HIST 5315 | Readings in U.S. History Special Topics | 3 |
| HIST 5320 | Readings in Medieval/Early Modern European History | 3 |
| HIST 5325 | Readings in Modern European History | 3 |
| HIST 5330 | Readings in European History Special Topics | 3 |
| HIST 5340 | Readings in Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 5345 | Readings in Borderlands History | 3 |
| HIST 5350 | Readings in Texas/Southwest History | 3 |
| HIST 5355 | Readings in Mexican American History | 3 |
| HIST 5360 | Readings in World History | 3 |
| HIST 5370 | Readings in Women's History | 3 |
| HIST 5390 | Readings Special Topics | 3 |
| HIST 5395 | Readings in Research Related Historiography | 3 |
| HIST 6310 | Research Seminar U.S. History after 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 6320 | Research Seminar World History | 3 |
| HIST 6325 | Research Seminar Borderlands History | 3 |
| HIST 6335 | Research Seminar Special Topics | 3 |
| HIST 6340 | Research Seminar in Mexican American History | 3 |
| HIST 6396 | Research Practicum | 3 |
Non-thesis Option
Choose three courses from a 2nd discipline other than history (three courses in one prefix, Certificate, or Program).
Choose three courses from a 3rd discipline other than history and different from the 2nd discipline selected (three courses in another prefix, Certificate, or Program).
Capstone Requirement
Written Comprehensive Exam
Thesis Option
Prescribed Electives – 12 Hours
Choose two courses from a 2nd discipline other than history (two courses from one prefix, certificate, or program).
Choose two courses from a 3rd discipline other than history and different from the 2nd discipline selected (two courses from another prefix, certificate, or program).
Thesis - 6 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 36