The Federated Rutgers-Newark/NJIT Department of History offers
programs leading to the master of arts (M.A.) and the master of arts
for teachers (M.A.T.) degrees. Students may attend on a full-time or
part-time basis. To accommodate those who are employed, the program
normally schedules graduate courses in the late afternoon or evening.
The department strives to provide a broad yet rigorous training in
history that will prepare students for further graduate study;
secondary school teaching; public history; or history-related careers
in government, business, or private research.
Requirements for
the M.A. degree include the general requirements of the graduate school
and 30 credits of approved course work divided between a major and a
minor field. The program offers three major fields: American history;
world history (including European history); and the history of
technology, environment, and medicine. As part of their 30 credits, all
students are also required to complete either a 6-credit master`s
thesis or a 3-credit master`s essay. Although a foreign language is not
required, it is strongly recommended for students who plan to pursue
the Ph.D.
The M.A.T. program is intended primarily for those
preparing for careers in secondary school teaching. It is not designed
to provide teacher certification, but M.A.T. students may take as many
as 12 credits in the undergraduate education department to secure some
of the courses they need for certification. Requirements for the M.A.T.
degree include the general requirements of the Graduate School-Newark,
30 credits of course work, and a 3-credit master`s essay.
Additional descriptions of programs, regulations, and admission
procedures are available from the graduate history office (973/
353-5411). This material also can be found by visiting the department
web site: http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~history.
