Historical Events and Themes -
Graduates of the Master of Arts in History with an Emphasis in Education will be able to demonstrate comprehension of major historical events and themes across European, American, Asian, and world civilizations. Graduates will be able to:

• Analyze key facts (dates, individuals, places) associated with historical events and their significance.
• Evaluate the political, economic, or military history of nations, regions, or societies.
• Evaluate cultural development in history including social, intellectual, or religious themes of various peoples, regions, societies, or periods.
• Explain the role of Christianity, or Christians, in the development, or outcomes, of major historical events.

Historiography -
Graduates of the Master of Arts in History with an Emphasis in Education will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the way that history has been written and interpreted over time. Graduates will be able to:

• Evaluate how historical interpretations are used to analyze historical events and themes.
• Evaluate how historiography reflects the historical context of when historians have produced their work.