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RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY

HISTORY 800
Course Description

Introduction to the life of a professional historian, to different styles and methods of history. Opportunity to present one's findings in a conference-type setting. Structured to support completion of the research paper requirement for the History MA, regardless of specialty.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.67

1.04% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

No change from Historical

A Rate
91.67%

1.68% from Historical

Class Size
12

27.27% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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