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Degrees Offered
• Master of Arts in History
• Doctor of Philosophy in History
Certificate Program Offered
• Contemporary History
Average Time for Completion of Degree
• M.A.: 2 years, Ph.D.: 5 years
Size of Department
• 21 full-time faculty members, 18 M.A. and 25 Ph.D. students
Admission Requirements
• Minimum TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 6.5
• Excellent GRE scores
• Writing sample
• Personal statement
Application Deadlines
• Fall Quarter (preferred): February 1
Program Costs
• General costs
Financial Aid Opportunities
• Teaching Assistantships (about 25 per year); M.A. $11,500, Ph.D. $15,000
• The Contemporary History Institute offers fellowships to some students enrolled in its certificate program; M.A. $10,500, Ph.D. $14,200
All TAships and fellowships include a tuition waiver.
Additional Information
• The Ph.D. dissertation field is in Contemporary History, dealing with the post-World War I era.