Graduate Degrees in History

History

Historians study the past, in all of its complexity, to better understand our contemporary world and the forces that created it. When students understand the past, they recognize their power to shape the present and the future. 

With a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in history, the Department of History鈥檚 graduate program offers excellent preparation for a variety of rewarding and socially valuable careers in business and academia, empowering students to shape their own future. The department also collaborates on three dual MA programs with the Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations and the Department of Religious Studies.  

Degree Types

MA 釔 PhD

Our admissions package usually includes funding for all graduate students. Typically 5 years for PhD and 2 years for MA students.

Annually, we matriculate an average of 2鈥5 students seeking the PhD and 6鈥12 students working toward the MA. This means our students typically receive closer attention from faculty members than their counterparts in larger programs.

Faculty conduct research and teach courses in a wide range of eras鈥攆rom ancient to modern times鈥攁nd across most major world areas. Faculty also pursue multiple methodologies and approaches.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

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Master of Arts

  • Thesis and nonthesis options
  • Thesis-track MA students must complete a total of 24 credit hours of coursework, plus 6 credit hours of MA thesis credit.
  • Nonthesis-track MA students must complete 30 credit hours of coursework, including a minimum of 3 hours of a 7000-level research seminar.
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

  For program details, review the .

Dual MAs

  • Related areas of study combine a master鈥檚 degree in history plus East Asian languages and civilizations (Chinese or Japanese) and religious studies. The director of graduate studies can provide details on this option.

Doctor of Philosophy

  • 69 credit hours (including required coursework, elective coursework, portfolio and dissertation)
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the .

Research Areas

  • China
  • Japan