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University of Wyoming

Graduate Degree Learning Outcomes in History


The History Department offers two distinct graduate programs. Any field of study offered by the Department can be accommodated within either degree program.

The MA degree is designed to prepare the student for PhD-level work. This degree program is also suitable for students interested in careers as community college instructors as well as for lifelong learners who seek formal advanced education.

Students who graduate with an MA in History will be able to:

1) produce written work that incorporates consideration of the relevant historiography along with the theory that informs it;

2) construct original historical arguments based on primary source material research; and

3) demonstrate a superior quality of writing both in terms of mechanics and in developing an argument effectively.

The MAT degree is designed to enhance the teaching of history and related disciplines by secondary and middle school teachers. This is a non-thesis degree, designed to provide breadth of preparation rather than specialization. Applicants are expected to have already completed their certification and pedagogy courses.

Students who graduate with an MAT in History will be able to:

1) demonstrate the significance of historical topics with reference to broader historical context, historiographic trends, or contemporary relevance;

2) construct original historical arguments using a blend of primary and secondary source material;

3) demonstrate a superior quality of writing both in terms of mechanics and in developing an argument effectively; and

4) convey a broad understanding of historical material suitable for teaching.