HIST 499: RS: Senior Seminar in History

HIST 499-DL1: Hist of the US Federal Govt
(Fall 2026)

01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M

Online

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Section Information for Fall 2026

This course is the capstone for the History major, dedicated to writing a research paper based on primary sources.  This section will focus on the history of the U.S. federal government.  Students will write papers exploring topics in the histories of a specific political institution, or a particular policy, or in the relationship of citizens to their government.  The course will begin by introducing students to some methods and sources used in this subfield. The bulk of the semester will be devoted to individual research, writing, and revising of research papers, as well as to providing feedback to your peers.
 
 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Research on specialized historical topic culminating in seminar paper and oral presentation. Synthesis course; students expected to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in Mason Core courses. Notes: Subject determined by instructor. Student may present no more than 3 credits for graduation credit. Must receive passing grade to graduate with BA in history. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive, Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: History majors with 90 credits
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (HIST 300C or 300XS) and (ENGH 302C, ENGL 302C, ENGH 302XS, HNRS 110C, 110XS, 210C, 302C, 302XS or 310C).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in History.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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