Upon completion of the Master of Arts in History, the student should be able to

• demonstrate the development of a knowledge base in history and an understanding of the major fields of study in United States, European, and World History;
• demonstrate the ability to locate and gather information by developing skills in historical research, including the use of primary and  secondary sources, print and non-print databases, and Internet search engines and directories;
• demonstrate capabilities for critical thinking, reasoning, and analysis by evaluation of the authenticity and significance of research materials.