Message from the Graduate Advisor:

Welcome to the History Department's Graduate Program. My name is Robert Dietle and I am the department's graduate advisor. Your pursuit of a Master's degree will mark your transition from student to scholar. Our faculty's goal is to introduce you to the discipline of History while developing a course of study that will match your individual interests.

I hope you will take the time to examine our course offerings and program requirements. Should you have any questions or should you wish to discuss our program, please email me.

There is infinite time.....

Graduate Program in History

The Department of History offers a Master of Arts degree in History through its graduate program. This program is designed to prepare students for the teaching of history on the junior and senior college level; to provide the initial graduate work for those who intend to pursue a doctoral degree; and to enhance the preparation of secondary teachers of history who desire to meet certification requirements through such a program.

The Department offers two graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree:
Plan A: twenty-four hours of course work plus a six-hour thesis
Plan B: thirty-six hours of course work
In addition, persons with a teaching certificate may apply for entry into the Master of Arts in Education program with either a major or a minor in History.

Basic information about the program (such as admissions guidelines and financial assistance) can be found below. Requirements for completing the M.A. or certification can be found on the appropriate pages. Email the main office to request brochures. More specific inquiries about the graduate program should be directed to the Graduate Advisor, Prof. Robert Dietle.

Admissions Guidelines: Applicants for the M.A. degree should have a bachelor's degree with approximately a "B" average in a minimum of 18-21 hours of history and a Graduate Record Examination score of at least 1,200 on the general aptitude section. The advanced examination in History is not required.
For application information, see the WKU Graduate Studies page or requests for application forms may be addressed directly to:

Graduate Studies and Research
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green KY 42101

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Financial Assistance: A limited number of graduate assistantships carrying stipends of $5000 are available to students of demonstrated ability who pursue a Master of Arts degree. Recipients assist faculty members in research and other professional activities. Out-of-state students who receive assistantships will have a portion of their fees awarded as a scholarship. Contact the Graduate Studies office for more information about assistantships.
Financial assistance is also available through various federal and local loan programs, the G.I. Bill and campus employment. For more detailed information concerning these programs, see Financial Assistance Office page or contact:

Director of Student Financial Assistance
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green KY 42101

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