The course, Master of Arts in History is an academic degree designed to train and produce scholars in the field of History. The program is needed by young Nigerians who would like to have further training in the discipline. The program inculcates values such as faith in God and His intervention or role in history as part of the interpretive skills in understanding the discipline. Special attention is given to the philosophy of history, historical research methodology and historical movements and forces with a view to produce men and women who will have the option of proceeding to a doctoral program.
COURSE CONTENT FOR M.A. HISTORY
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
1ST SEM` |
2ND SEM |
3RD SEM |
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
Unit |
Unit |
Unit |
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GEDS 801 |
Religion Faith and Morality |
2 |
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GEDS 802 |
Statistics |
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2 |
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CORE COURSES |
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HIST 800 |
Biblical Principles in Historical Methodology |
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3 |
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HIST 801 |
Theories and Concepts of History |
3 |
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HIST 803 |
Historical Research Methodology |
3 |
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HIST 804 |
Nigeria-Problems of Nation Building |
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3 |
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HIST 810 |
Regional Approach to Development |
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3 |
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HIST 815 |
African Traditional Government |
3 |
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HIST 816 |
Foreign Policy Analysis |
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3 |
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HIST 890 |
Dissertation |
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6 |
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ELECTIVES |
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HIST 831 |
Economic Development in Pre-Colonial Nigeria |
(3) |
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HIST 832 |
Pre-Colonial Nigeria Political Institutions and Government |
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(3) |
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HIST 841 |
Inter African Diplomacy |
(3) |
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HIST 842 |
Economic History of West Africa 1750-1960 |
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(3) |
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HIST 851 |
A History of Modern Political Theory and International Relations |
(3) |
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HIST 852 |
African Government and Politics |
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(3) |
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HIST 862 |
Congress and Summits in Modern International Relations |
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(3) |
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HIST 872 |
International Economic Relations |
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(3) |
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TOTAL 40 |
17 |
17 |
6 |
NOTE: In addition to the General and Core courses, every student is expected to offer at least two (2) elective courses in first semester and one (1) elective course in second semester.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be graduates in History and International Studies of Babcock University or any other recognized institution by the University Senate, with at least a Second Class Lower degree. Candidates who are graduates in a related discipline could also be considered for admission provided they commit to and take remedial work in the History undergraduate program.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
i. Number of credit hours to be earned for graduation: 40 Credits
ii. Duration of programme: Minimum of three (3) regular semesters
iii. Minimum CGPA for graduation: 3.00 on a scale of 5.00.
