History
Doctor of Philosophy
Building society’s knowledge of the past
Engage with leading researchers with doctoral programs in history and historical archeology. Conduct original research, create publicly engaged projects and draw on faculty expertise in areas such as early U.S. history, modern U.S. history, ancient Mediterranean, medieval Europe, modern Europe, Latin America and modern Asia. Study themes such as gender and sexuality, visual and material culture, environmental history, intellectual and cultural history, public history, empire and colonialism, race and ethnicity and film history.
Students benefit from a variety of on-campus research collaborations with the Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning, Special Collections and Archives, the McClure Center for Public Policy and the Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology, including the Asian American Comparative Collection.
Apply for departmental and college travel and research grants, work with affiliated faculty in units like journalism and mass media, film and television, English and theater.
You can pursue either a history or historical archaeology track, working with your major professor to shape your research and studies.
Overview
Related Topics
Uncover the past, shape the future
Application information
Applicants for the Ph.D. in history must meet the degree-specific admission requirements below:
- Education level: Master's degree in a similar or closely related field
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: One or more writing sample from master’s program
Program availability:
- Semester intake: Fall, Spring
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Find detailed information about preparation, application, course of study and dissertation requirements in our Dept. of History Graduate Student Handbook.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application
Contact information
History contact: Alyson Roy (aroy@uidaho.edu)
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding resources.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy the study of history, archaeology and cultures.
- Have an interest in the American West.
- Want to advance the field of history with original research.
- Are self-motivated and work well independently.
Degree Prep
To prepare to earn a Ph.D. in history, it is recommended to have:
- M.A. in history or anthropology.
- Relevant modern language experience and knowledge.
Hands-on learning
- Access specialized facilities: Conduct research and gain field experience in the Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology.
- Learn directly from experts: Collaborate closely with faculty across diverse specialties.
- Build experience and fund your studies: Compete for teaching assistantships, scholarships and internships.
- Curate real exhibits: Partner with the McClure Center through the McClure in History Fellowship to develop public history displays, or partner with the Library for digital projects.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,518 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Curators
$58,273 - Anthropologists and Archeologists
$76,123 - Postsecondary History Teachers • Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers • Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
$82,694
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