History - Generalist

Overview

The History - Generalist program at California State University East Bay educates students in advanced skills in historical research, writing, interpretation and research, and provides opportunities for training in teaching and public history. Four areas of concentration permit students to plan their coursework to best suit their goals within the overall program requirements and the range of courses offered. 

The program includes graduate course offerings in historical research and historiography, a  portfolio course, reading seminars, graduate elective units, a scholarly practicum, and a culminating master’s experience. Elective units may be taken in other fields with the approval of the History Graduate Coordinator.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an M.A. in History from Cal State East Bay will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge of United States history and the history of at least one other geographical region;

• analyze major arguments and themes in contemporary historiography, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches to historical study, and humanistic values and evaluate their validity;

• make use of Bay Area research libraries, archives, special collections, and digital sources;

• analyze both secondary and primary sources, and demonstrate advanced research abilities;