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HistoryDoctor of Philosophy

Total Credits

54

Program Graduation Requirements

All PhD students must achieve advanced proficiency in one foreign language. Students should contact the History academic advisor to learn how to fulfill this requirement. PhD students may also be required by their supervisory committees to master other foreign languages to conduct research and read scholarship in their chosen fields. Language credits will not count towards fulfillment of degree requirements. 

A grade of "B-" or higher is required in all courses.

Approved with supervisory committee, select one major and two minor fields of study.

Earn at least 40 credits
  • HIST 7800: History Methods

  • PhD in U.S. History must complete HIST 7500 & 7510

  • Two research seminars, at least one of which must be in their major field.

  • One seminar or colloquium in each minor field.

Earn at least 14 credits from the following: