History graduate students take History 3900 in the Fall and then four letter-graded courses each semester of their first two years in the program:
History 3900: Writing History | + 2 History Graduate Seminars or, by petition to the Director of Graduate Studies, other History courses in which the writing of a substantial research paper based on primary sources is required. | + 4 Additional History Courses | +2 Electives | = 9 Courses |
A grade of B or higher must be received in these courses for it to count toward the degree requirements.