The Ph.D. in history prepares students to teach and conduct research in American history and to understand it within a global perspective. Students integrate their major field of study, American history, with two minor fields, which enhances their understanding of history with temporal, methodological, and geographical breadth. Through this broader intercontinental perspective–including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa–students explore the interaction of political, economic and cultural systems, questions of race and ethnicity, gender, and the transnational dimensions of national experience.
The Ph.D. program admits only a few highly qualified students each year, which keeps classes small and mentorship with faculty intimate. Students are trained in the craft of scholarly research and writing through individualized research projects. In addition, all students will take a teaching seminar and receive hands-on experience through assistantships that prepare them for teaching in a college or university environment.
PhD in History PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
UNCG’s graduate history program is ranked 3rd in the state by U.S. News & World Report. Recognition reflects the program’s mentorship, hands-on experience and affordability.
The Ph.D. program’s small cohorts give students an environment to work closely with faculty mentors who are world-renowned scholars in their fields. The strong faculty support enhances research opportunities and training for teaching. UNCG’s tuition is reasonable with guaranteed funding through fellowships and stipends.
THE PhD in History STUDENT EXPERIENCE
The Ph.D in history at UNCG is an excellent choice for doctoral candidates who want to focus on U.S. history with a global perspective. Students are trained in the craft of scholarly research and writing with individualized research projects. All students will take a teaching seminar, and receive hands-on teaching experience.
Ph.D. graduates leave UNCG prepared to uncover new knowledge in American history and teach scholars how to analyze the impact of U.S. history on other countries and in ways that affect today’s politics and culture.
“My projects seek to unearth history and build community. I believe strongly that it is important to understand the past in order to change our present.”
– Dr. Ann Parsons, history professor who created an exibit for the National Institute of Health
AFTER GRADUATIng with a PhD in History
Most of UNCG’s history Ph.D. graduates hold tenured positions at the university level including professors, heads of departments, and faculty chairs. A few hold director’s positions at museums or teach at select academies. Almost all have published work that contribute to textbooks and collections of historical data.
The history graduate studies page has an updated list of accomplishments of recent graduates.
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Program Details
Degree Type: Doctoral
College/School: College of Arts and Sciences
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: History, Ph.D.
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Dr. Richard Barton
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of History
rebarton@uncg.edu