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Master of Science
Education
History Education
The Program
The Department of History offers a 30-credit
hour Master of Science in History/Social Science
Education (M.S.E.). The M.S.E.
degree is combines a solid core of History and Social Science courses with 9
credit hours in Education.
Resources
The Department of History enjoys the services of a
superbly trained, very experienced, thoroughly professional, well-published, and
diverse faculty. Several members of the faculty have extensive international
experience through study, teaching, lecturing and travel. The mission of the
faculty is to train students to become thoroughly familiar with the pedagogical,
scholarly and publishing dimensions of the historical profession. Students
benefit from a low student-to-faculty ratio, ready access to advisors and
professors and a collegial and courteous environment. Finally, graduate
assistants are mentored in pedagogical methods and may be permitted to teach a
class during their final semester of study.
The classrooms, as well as the departmental,
faculty and graduate-assistants offices easily accessible. Graduate students and
assistants have direct access to computers and related technologies. The
University provides an e-mail and dial-in account, which allows direct access to
the internet and various resources, such as the Dean B. Ellis Library's on-line
catalog and digital databases. Our classrooms offer computer assisted
learning environments. The department has just added a new,
state-of-the-art digital video lab for documentary making
and students will have access to an in-department computer
lab for both in-class and out-of-class use.
Career Opportunities
A graduate degree in History offers a variety of
possibilities both for further studies and for immediate careers. The M.A.
degree in History prepares a student to pursue a terminal Ph.D. degree or a law
degree. Our students have been accepted for doctoral studies at many prestigious
universities. The M.A. degree provides excellent training for such fields as
law, journalism, theology, library science, community and junior college
teaching, government service and business. Those who focus on Public History may
find a variety of career opportunities in museums, archives, national and state
parks, and other non-traditional fields requiring a significant amount of
historical expertise. M.S.E. graduates find rewarding careers in teaching and
administration in public and private secondary schools.
Financial Support
Students may apply for graduate assistantships
granted by the Department of History ($3,200.00 per semester, $900.00 per each
summer session). Graduate assistantships also include an out-of-state tuition
waiver.
Additional Information
For additional information, contact the
graduate advisor.
Alternatively, you can contact the main office:
Department of History
P.O. Drawer 1690
State University, AR 72467
Phone: 870/972-3046 Fax: 870/972-2880 |
