Please note that we do not offer a terminal M.A. degree outside of the 4+1 program and the Tulane Employee M.A.
The 4+1 Program in History
The 4+1 in History offers current Tulane students and recent grads the opportunity to earn an M.A. degree through our accelerated M.A. program. The program is designed for History majors or those who have taken at least 6 credits of 6000- or 7000-level History courses.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have taken at least 6 credits (2 courses) at the 6000 or 7000 level
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.33 in their History courses
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a current Tulane History Department faculty member who will agree to work with the student through completion of the M.A.
Please note that applicants do not need to take the GRE, nor is there a language requirement. Tulane graduates can apply up to two years after completing their undergraduate degree.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but priority evaluations is given to students who submit all required materials by April 1.
The M.A. degree is earned with a minimum of 30 credits of coursework. Six credits (2 courses) of applicable 6000- or 7000-level History courses taken as an undergraduate will count toward the degree. Students must then earn a further 24 credits (8 courses), including HIST 7001 - Seminar in Historical Practice, during the M.A. year. Students may choose to pursue a thesis or non-thesis option to complete the program; the non-thesis option requires a comprehensive exam administered by two faculty members. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.33 to remain in good standing in the program.