History

Doctor of Philosophy

Michael Decker, a grad student, documenting the rich history of fire lookouts in the American West in the Library archives.

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
Duration:
78 credits 
Locations:
Moscow

Related Topics

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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:

Find detailed information about preparation, application, course of study and dissertation requirements in our Dept. of History Graduate Student Handbook.

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Contact information
Costs, funding and research

To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding resources.

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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 HI

Potential 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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