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The
Department of History offers the Masters of Arts degree with a major
in history. The program offers an opportunity for concentration
in three fields of history:
European History
United States
History
Local/Regional/Public History
Admission Requirements
All applicants must
first satisfy the general application requirements of the Graduate School.
Please see the information for prospective graduate students on the web page of
the Graduate School, www.jmu.edu/grad.
In addition to
satisfying all the admission requirements set by the Graduate School, the
Department of History requires applicants to its program to have an
undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall
undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record
Examination General test (GRE).
The department
welcomes applicants from any undergraduate major, although the graduate
committee may require students who have majored in other fields to take
prerequisite undergraduate courses in history.
To Apply
For
information and instructions and to begin the application process, go to
https://www.applyweb.com/apply/jmug/index.html. There, applicants will
upload the materials required for the application.
Required Materials
The Department of History requires all prospective applicants
to submit the following:
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GRE scores
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official
transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
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a brief statement of purpose, 500 words in length,
that identifies the applicant's academic or professional background,
intended field of concentration, and long-range career aspirations.
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three letters of
recommendation, at least two of which are from individuals familiar with the
applicant's academic work and potential for graduate study.
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a formal writing sample of approximately 10 to 20
pages that demonstrates the applicant's analytical abilities and writing
skills. Applicants who have been out of school for some time should
contact the Graduate Coordinator for advice on identifying appropriate
recommenders and on selecting a suitable writing sample.
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any additional materials that demonstrate the
applicant's preparation and potential for graduate study.
Application Deadlines
Complete applications must be received by February 15. Incomplete
applications will not be considered; applicants are responsible for assuring
that all materials have been received. The Graduate
Committee begins its review of all complete applications after February 15.
Applications received after February 15 will be reviewed in accordance with
openings available in the program. Students normally matriculate in the fall
semester.
Contact
Information
For further
information, please contact:
Dr. Steven A. Reich Graduate Coordinator
History Department MSC 2001 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540)568-6063
reichsa@jmu.edu
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