Admission Deadline
Rolling for Fall and Spring. Deadline for priority fellowship consideration is February 1 for Fall semester admission.
Admission to the program
Admission to the program may be achieved by the completion of the following requirements:
- Official transcripts must be submitted from ALL degree-granting (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) colleges and universities attended. An official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope which you have received from your college or university is acceptable.
- An essay expressing your reasons for wanting to join the particular academic program to which you are applying. What are your personal and career goals, and how will this particular degree from Chapman University help you reach those goals? Your essay should be double spaced, size 12 font, and 1-2 pages in length.
- A writing sample of 1200 words that demonstrates competency in scholarly writing.
- Two letters of recommendation that speak to academic preparation and aptitude for graduate study.
- Resume.
The admission requirements for the Integrated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and Society program are found in the Integrated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and Society section of the catalog. Students enrolled in the Integrated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and Society program may complete up to 15 credits of the required graduate coursework in their senior year. Up to 15 credits that satisfy the undergraduate major or the 120 credits required for the bachelor degree may also double count towards the requirements of the graduate program. Students must maintain a 3.000 GPA after completing 15 credits of the program to continue.
Continuous enrollment requirement
Continuous enrollment is required throughout the master’s program. Students who have not yet successfully defended their thesis and are not enrolled in any other courses must register for
HIST 698A or
HIST 698B for a minimum of one credit each term to fulfill the continuous enrollment requirement. The maximum time allowed for completion of the master’s degree is seven years.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and Society degree
Students pursuing the Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and Society degree are held to the University’s Academic Policies and Procedures . In addition these specific degree standards apply:
- Minimum grade “C+” or above required in all coursework.
- Maintain 3.000 GPA in the degree.
- Complete 30 credits as listed below.
- Complete thesis requirement HIST 698 .
The following courses make up the Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and Society degree curriculum: