a minimum of 9 hours of course work in U.S. history and 9 hours in non-U.S. history (e.g., European, Asian, Latin America, World).
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HY 601 |
Historiography |
3 hours |
HY 602 |
Research and Writing |
3 hours |
U.S. History |
3 seminars |
9 hours |
Non-U.S. History |
3 seminars |
9 hours |
Electives |
2 courses |
6 hours |
Thesis Research |
2 courses or equivalent |
6 hours |
Foreign Language |
Examination |
0 hours |
Total |
36 hours |
No foreign language study credits can be counted toward the degree requirements. Where foreign language requirements are appropriate, it is recommended that students satisfy these requirements before commencing thesis research.
HY 601 |
Historiography |
3 hours |
HY 602 |
Research and Writing |
3 hours |
U.S. History |
3 seminars |
9 hours |
Non-U.S. History |
3 seminars |
9 hours |
Electives |
4 courses |
12 hours |
Total |
36 hours |
Students interested in Teaching Certification for Public Schools should contact the School of Education Certification Office, EB 229, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1250 (telephone 205-934-5323).
| Deadline for Entry Term(s): | Each semester |
| Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office: | Six weeks before term begins |
| Number of Evaluation Forms Required: | Three |
| Entrance Tests | GRE (TOEFL and TWE also required for international applicants whose native language is not English.) |
| Comments | Additional application for financial aid (fellowship or assistantship) is required by program |
| Graduate Catalog Description | http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=24904 |
For detailed information, contact Dr. John VanSant, History Graduate Program Director, Department of History, HH, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-3350.
Telephone 205-975-6520
E-mail jvansant@uab.edu
Courses are for 3 hours of credit unless otherwise indicated. All seminars except 601 and 602 may be taken more than once. Students may take no more than two Directed Readings courses (681) or internships (682).
601. Historiography. Seminar on various theoretical perspectives and methodologies of professional historians. What historians do, how they do it, and why.
602. Historical Research and Writing. Methods of historical research, including research in primary sources, and the distinctive characteristics of historical writing.
612. Seminar in Early America. Topics and issues in the history and historiography of Colonial North America, circa 1500-1775.
613. Seminar in the Civil War Period. Specialized themes and military, political, social and economic developments related to Civil War; particular emphasis on the South, 1860-1865.
614. Seminar in Recent American History. Topics in the politics of modern America.
615. Seminar in American Myths, American Values. Recommended for students teaching at the secondary-education level and for traditional history students alike. Examines the major myths that inform, and that are informed by, traditional American values and how both shape social relationships.
621. Southern History to 1877. Subjects ranging from the Antebellum through Reconstruction periods.
622. Seminar in Southern History Since 1877. Subjects pertaining to the New South era.
623. Seminar in Alabama History. Specific social, political, and economic aspects of Alabama history.
631. Seminar: Topics in American History. Historical topics of American history (e.g., conservatism, crime and punishment).
632. Seminar in U.S. Urban History. Topics in urban history.
633. Seminar in American Constitutional and Legal History. Study of major trends and cases in the history of American law, with special emphasis on the interpretation of the American constitution by the Supreme Court.
634. Seminar in American Foreign Relations. Selected topics related to American experience with foreign relations.
635. Seminar in American Social History. A reading and research seminar examining the history of the structure and power of social groups in America.
637. Seminar in U.S. Labor History. Development of labor force and movements in U.S. nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
638. Seminar in Civil Rights History. An analysis of history and historiography of Civil Rights Movement in America since the 19th century.
639. Seminar in Women's History. An analysis of the changing economic, political, and social roles of women.
641. Seminar in Latin American History. Issues in history of Latin America since the late 18th century: economic development, dependency and popular resistance, role of the Catholic Church, social revolution, and nationalism.
650. Seminar. Topics in European History.
651. Seminar in Medieval Europe. Survey of the Middle Ages focusing on society, religion, and culture from 500-1500.
652. Seminar in the Renaissance. Special attention given to the new urban context of society, culture, politics, art, and religion.
653. Seminar in Modern Europe. Reformation to the present; major topics such as society and politics, warfare, religious trends, state building, and industrialization.
654. Seminar in British History. Focuses on a particular period or problem in British history. Reading and discussion of current publications on the topic.
655. Seminar in Russian/Soviet History. Analysis of primary sources and secondary works dealing with political and social history of Imperial Russia or Soviet Union and their successor states.
656. Seminar in French History. Seminar dealing with various periods and issues in the history of France.
671. Seminar in Asian History. Topics in Asian History.
672. Seminar: Topics in World History. Seminar in historical topics of world history.
673. Seminar in World Environmental History. Comparative examination of cultures and their relationship with the natural environment in a modern world context.
674. Seminar in Comparative History. Explores through reading and research varied issues in comparative history; revolution, war, slavery, labor cities, industrialization, and social and cultural topics.
681. Directed Readings in History. Individually designed course of readings in various fields. May be repeated. Only two directed reading courses will count toward degree requirements for history majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1, 2, 3, and 6 hours.
682. Internship in Public History. Individually designed program that places students in local historical museums and sites to gain professional experience in public history. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1 to 3 hours.
683. Seminar in Public History. Explores the diverse approaches and methods of presenting history to public audiences, museums, historic sites, architectural preservation, documentary editing, and archival preservation.
693. Special Topics in History. Seminar exploring the historiography of a specialized topic in history.
698. Nonthesis Research. Individual research project. 3-6 hours.
699. Thesis Research. Research culminating in master's thesis in history. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy. 3-6 hours.
771. Special Projects in History. Prerequisite: Open only to those who hold the M.A. degree. 1-3 hours.
Master of Arts
in History
The history graduate program provides opportunities for students to learn the techniques of research and broaden their knowledge of historical literature. Students may choose Plan I, which includes writing a thesis based on original research using primary sources, or Plan II, which includes more course work.
All students are required to enroll in HY 601 (Historiography) and HY 602 (Historical Research and Writing) and must take at least 30 hours of their course work in graduate seminars. Each student must take
