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Doctor of philosophy in history.

The period of time between a student's admission, or promotion, to the doctoral program, and advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in the General Examination is one devoted largely to study in the student's four fields. In addition to preparing the student for the General Examination, this work has two purposes: (1) to broaden the student's historical knowledge in preparation for a teaching career, and (2) to deepen the student's historical knowledge within an area of specialty in preparation for researching and writing the Ph.D. dissertation.

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PhD in History and Philosophy of Science

MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine

Students in history and philosophy of science and medicine write substantial, focused and independent theses that shape scholarship and engage audiences in many different ways. Contributing to the development of knowledge in the University of Cambridge is a rich and rewarding experience.

Expert guidance

The outstanding international reputation of our teaching staff is a key attraction.

PhD students work closely with a doctoral supervisor and advisor (usually both from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science but sometimes from other departments in the University). With the benefit of this expert guidance, students learn how to articulate, develop and present their own research. Students meet their supervisor and advisor several times a term to discuss an outline, consider research findings or go over a chapter. Consistent review and attentive feedback are integral to the supervisory relationship.

Applicants often find it helpful to contact a potential supervisor before submitting their application.

A thriving research community

Our research community offers invaluable academic and social perspectives.

With around 45 doctoral students, a strong cohort of MPhil and Part III students, postdoctoral researchers and teaching officers, the Department fosters an exceptionally active intellectual life. Thriving seminars, reading groups and workshops provide a focus, allowing students to help set the agenda and present their own work among peers. Students are supported throughout their studies, with close attention paid to methodological development, research skills and career advice.

The Department's Whipple Library is an unparalleled specialist collection for history and philosophy of science and medicine, while other libraries in Cambridge provide access to archival and documentary resources invaluable for research on the sciences. At the heart of the Department is the Whipple Museum , a world-class collection of scientific instruments and models; some students research these objects.

Valuable teaching experience

Cambridge offers PhD students unusually valuable teaching experience through the chance to give supervisions (tutorials) for undergraduates taking History and Philosophy of Science courses. PhD students are paid by the Colleges for this service. The University and the Department provide training in supervising undergraduates.

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Doctor of philosophy in history (ph.d.), program learning outcomes.

The student will be able to:

Apply a Christian worldview to the study of history.
Apply doctoral level research methodology.
Analyze historiographic positions at the doctoral level.
Apply historical methodology to professional settings.

Program Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements, admission to candidacy in the Ph.D. in History program requires:

Earned Master’s degree in History or a related field in the humanities (Public/Applied History, Political Science, Philosophy, Government, International Relations, Geography, English, Theology, etc.) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.)
A graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.00 scale).
TOEFL (if applicable)

Students who do not meet the minimum good-standing GPA requirement may be admitted on Academic Caution status. Students who have less than a graduate 2.80 GPA will not be admitted to the program.

Transfer Credit

Students may transfer up to 36 credit hours from an accredited institution subject to department approval. In order to transfer credit, students must have earned the minimum grade of B-, and courses must have been completed within seven (7) years of the start date of the program. Credits from a prior degree on the same academic level earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.

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Doctor of Philosophy in History

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Doctor of Philosophy in History of Ideas

Program description.

The PhD in History of Ideas degree program is designed primarily for individuals who wish to conduct advanced research and to teach at the college level, but it is open to qualified candidates who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The program focuses on the study of history and philosophy, and especially the intersection of the two. Though students will choose an emphasis in either history or philosophy, their studies will be made in the context of both.

Besides coursework in history and philosophy, students may take seminars in literature, visual and performing arts and cognate disciplines.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program seek positions such as: teacher/educator, researcher, historical site/museum curator, public history administrator, public policy administrator, archivist, writer and manager for public and private historical organizations. Career settings may include higher education, non-profits, cultural and historical organizations, government agencies, international development organizations, museums and archives, business/corporate entities and independent consulting.

Marketable Skills

Review the marketable skills for this academic program.

Application Requirements

Visit the  Apply Now  webpage to begin the application process. 

Applicants to the Doctoral degree program should have: 

A baccalaureate degree (BA or MA) or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education, normally in an arts and humanities field. 
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation from faculty, or other individuals, able to judge the candidate’s potential for success in the program. 
Admissions Essay: Applicants must submit a 650-word narrative essay, which should be reflective rather than factual. The essay should address the applicant’s academic interests and goals and indicate how the program would enable such pursuits. 
A writing sample: Submit an academic writing sample (e.g., a seminar paper or a critical essay).
International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the internet-based test.  Scores must be less than two years old. See the  Graduate Catalog  for additional information regarding English proficiency requirements for international applicants. 
Each application is considered holistically on its individual merits. You must submit all supporting documents before the Graduate Admissions Committee can review your application.
The Graduate Record Examination is not required.

Deadline:  The application deadline is January 15. All applications completed by the deadline will be reviewed for admission. Applications submitted or completed after January 15 may be reviewed for admission only if spaces remain within the upcoming cohort and will be reviewed in order by the date the application file became complete.

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Dr. Eric Schlereth Associate Professor and Program Head Phone: 972-883-2168 Email: [email protected]

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Doctoral Program

Stanford's Ph.D. program is among the world's best. Our graduate students receive their training in a lively community of philosophers engaged in a wide range of philosophical projects. Our Ph.D. program trains students in traditional core areas of philosophy and provides them with opportunities to explore many subfields such as the philosophy of literature, and nineteenth-century German philosophy.

Among other areas, we are exceptionally strong in Kant studies, the philosophy of action, ancient philosophy, logic, and the philosophy of science. We attract some of the best students from around the world and we turn them into accomplished philosophers ready to compete for the best jobs in a very tight job market.

The most up-to-date requirements are listed in t he Bulletin .

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From the 2020-2021 edition of Explore Degrees:

Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

Prospective graduate students should see the Office of Graduate Admissions web site for information and application materials.

The University's basic requirements for the Ph.D. degree including candidacy, residence, dissertation, and examination are discussed in the " Graduate Degrees " section of this bulletin. Graduate students are expected to meet standards of professional behavior, including: being present on campus to meet the academic and research expectations of the degree program; communicating in a timely, respectful and professional manner; complying with institutional policies and procedures; and participating appropriately in the program’s community. Graduate students are expected to familiarize themselves with applicable university policy and degree program requirements.’ ( https://gap.stanford.edu/handbooks/gap-handbook/chapter-5/subchapter-6/… )

University candidacy requirements, published in the " Candidacy " section of this bulletin, apply to all Ph.D. students. Admission to a doctoral degree program is preliminary to, and distinct from, admission to candidacy. Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree is a judgment by the faculty in the department or school of the student's potential to successfully complete the requirements of the degree program. Students are expected to complete department qualifying procedures and apply for candidacy at the beginning of the seventh academic quarter, normally the Autumn Quarter of the student's third year.

Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree is granted by the major department following a student's successful completion of qualifying procedures as determined by the department. Departmental policy determines procedures for subsequent attempts to become advanced to candidacy in the event that the student does not successfully complete the procedures. Failure to advance to candidacy results in the dismissal of the student from the doctoral program; see the " Guidelines for Dismissal of Graduate Students for Academic Reasons " section of this bulletin.

The requirements detailed here are department requirements. These requirements are meant to balance structure and flexibility in allowing students, in consultation with their advisors , to take a path through the program that gives them a rigorous and broad philosophical education, with room to focus on areas of particular interest, and with an eye to completing the degree with an excellent dissertation and a solid preparation for a career in academic philosophy.

Normally, all courses used to satisfy the distribution requirements for the Philosophy Ph.D. are Stanford courses taken as part of a student's graduate program. In special circumstances, a student may petition to use a very small number of graduate-level courses taken at other institutions to satisfy a distribution requirement. To be approved for this purpose, the student’s work in such a graduate-level course would need to involve an appropriate subject matter and would need to be judged by the department to be at the level of an 'A' in a corresponding graduate-level course at Stanford.

Courses used to satisfy any course requirement in Philosophy (except Teaching Methods and the summer Dissertation Development Seminar) must be passed with a letter grade of 'B-' or better (no satisfactory/no credit), except in the case of a course/seminar used to satisfy the third-year course/seminar requirement and taken for only 2 units. Such a reduced-unit third-year course/seminar must be taken credit/no credit.

In the spring quarter of each year, the department reviews the progress of each first-year student to determine whether the student is making satisfactory progress. In the fall and the spring quarter of each year, the department reviews the progress of each student who is past the first year to determine whether the student is making satisfactory progress, and on that basis to make decisions about probationary status and termination from the program where appropriate.

Any student in one of the Ph.D. programs may apply for the M.A. when all University and department requirements have been met.

Proficiency Requirements

First-year Ph.D. Proseminar : a one quarter, topically focused seminar offered in Autumn Quarter, and required of all first-year students.
two courses in value theory including ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, social philosophy, philosophy of law. At least one of the courses satisfying this distribution requirement must be in ethics or political philosophy.
Two courses in language, mind, and action. One course satisfying this requirement must be drawn from the language related courses, and one from mind and action related courses.
two courses in metaphysics and epistemology (including metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science). At least one of the courses satisfying this requirement must be drawn from either metaphysics or epistemology.
Instructors indicate which courses may satisfy particular requirements. If a course potentially satisfies more than one requirement the student may use it for only one of those area requirements; no units may be double-counted. Students must develop broad competencies in all these areas. Those without strong backgrounds in these areas would normally satisfy these distribution requirements by taking more basic courses rather than highly specialized and focused courses. Students should consult with their advisor in making these course decisions, and be prepared to explain these decisions when reviewed for candidacy; see requirement 6 below.
Logic requirement: PHIL 150 Mathematical Logic or equivalent.
History/logic requirement. One approved course each in ancient and modern philosophy, plus either another approved history of philosophy course or PHIL 151 Metalogic.
Students should normally take at least 64 graduate level units at Stanford during their first six quarters (in many cases students would take more units than that) and of those total units, at least 49 units of course work are to be in the Philosophy department. These courses must be numbered above 110, but not including Teaching Methods ( PHIL 239 Teaching Methods in Philosophy) or affiliated courses. Units of Individual Directed Reading are normally not to be counted toward this 49-unit requirement unless there is special permission from the student's advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
Prior to candidacy, at least 3 units of work must be taken with each of four Stanford faculty members.

Writing Requirement: Second Year Paper

The second year paper should demonstrate good scholarship and argumentative rigor, and be a polished piece of writing approximately 8000 words in length. The second year paper need not bear any specific relationship to the dissertation. It may be a version of a prospective dissertation chapter, but this is not required. The final version must be turned in on the last class of the Second Year Paper Development Seminar in Summer Quarter of the second year. Extensions of this deadline require the consent of the instructor of the Second Year Paper Development Seminar and the Director of Graduate Studies and are only granted in exceptional cases (e.g., documented illness, family crisis). The final paper is read by a committee of two faculty members and it is an important consideration in the department’s decision on the student’s candidacy.

Teaching Assistancy

A minimum of five quarters of teaching assistancy are required for the Ph.D. Normally one of these quarters is as a teaching assistant for the Philosophy Department's Writing in the Major course, PHIL 80 Mind, Matter, and Meaning. It is expected that students not teach in their first year and that they teach no more than two quarters in their second year. Students are required to take PHIL 239 Teaching Methods in Philosophy during Spring Quarter of their first year and during Autumn Quarter of their second year. Teaching is an important part of students’ preparation to be professional philosophers.

Review at the End of the Second Year for Advancement to Candidacy

The faculty's review of each student includes a review of the student's record, an assessment of the second year paper, and an assessment of the student's preparation for work in her/his intended area of specialization, as well as recommendations of additional preparation, if necessary.

To continue in the Ph.D. program, each student must apply for candidacy at the beginning of the sixth academic quarter, normally the Spring Quarter of the student's second year. Students may be approved for or denied candidacy by the end of that quarter by the department. In some cases, where there are only one or two outstanding deficiencies, the department may defer the candidacy decision and require the student to re-apply for candidacy in a subsequent quarter. In such cases, definite conditions for the candidacy re-application must be specified, and the student must work with the advisor and the DGS to meet those conditions in a timely fashion. A failure to maintain timely progress in satisfying the specified conditions constitutes grounds for withholding travel and discretionary funds and for a denial of advancement to candidacy.

Writing Seminar : In the Summer Quarter after the second year, students are required to attend the Second Year Paper Development Seminar. The seminar is intended to help students complete their second year papers.
Upon completion of the summer writing seminar, students must sign up for independent study credit, PHIL 240 Individual Work for Graduate Students, with their respective advisors each quarter. A plan at the beginning, and a report at the end, of each quarter must be signed by both student and advisor and submitted to the graduate administrator for inclusion in the student's file. This is the process every quarter until the completion of the departmental oral.
In Autumn and Winter quarters of the third year, students register in and satisfactorily complete PHIL 301 Dissertation Development Proseminar. Students meet to present their work in progress and discuss their thesis project. Participation in these seminars is required.
During the third and fourth years in the program, a student should complete at least three graduate-level courses/seminars, at least two of them in philosophy (a course outside philosophy can be approved by the advisor), and at least two of them in the third year. The three seminars can be taken credit/no-credit for reduced (2) units. Courses required for candidacy are not counted toward satisfaction of this requirement. This light load of courses allows students to deepen their philosophical training while keeping time free for thesis research.

Dissertation Work and Defense

The third and following years are devoted to dissertation work. The few requirements in this segment of the program are milestones to encourage students and advisors to ensure that the project is on track.

Dissertation Proposal— By the end of Winter Quarter of the third year, students should have selected a dissertation topic and committee. A proposal sketching the topic, status, and plan for the thesis project, as well as an annotated bibliography or literature review indicating familiarity with the relevant literature, must be received by the committee one week before the meeting on graduate student progress late in Spring Quarter. The dissertation proposal and the reading committee's report on it will constitute a substantial portion of the third-year review.
Departmental Oral— During Autumn Quarter of the fourth year, students take an oral examination based on at least 30 pages of written work, in addition to the proposal. The aim of the exam is to help the student arrive at an acceptable plan for the dissertation and to make sure that student, thesis topic, and advisors make a reasonable fit. It is an important chance for the student to clarify their goals and intentions with the entire committee present.
Fourth-Year Colloquium— No later than Spring Quarter of the fourth year, students present a research paper in a 60-minute seminar open to the entire department. This paper should be on an aspect of the student's dissertation research. This is an opportunity for the student to make their work known to the wider department, and to explain their ideas to a general philosophical audience.
University Oral Exam— Ph.D. students must submit a completed draft of the dissertation to the reading committee at least one month before the student expects to defend the thesis in the University oral exam. If the student is given consent to go forward, the University oral can take place approximately two weeks later. A portion of the exam consists of a student presentation based on the dissertation and is open to the public. A closed question period follows. If the draft is ready by Autumn Quarter of the fourth year, the student may request that the University oral count as the department oral.

Below are yearly lists of courses which the faculty have approved to fulfill distribution requirements in these areas: value theory (including ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, social philosophy, philosophy of law); language; mind and action; metaphysics and epistemology (including metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science); logic; ancient philosophy; modern philosophy.

The most up-to-date requirements are listed in t he Bulletin .

Ph.D. Minor in Philosophy

To obtain a Ph.D. minor in Philosophy, students must follow these procedures:

Consult with the Director of Graduate Study to establish eligibility, and select a suitable advisor .
30 units of courses in the Department of Philosophy with a letter grade of 'B-' or better in each course. No more than 3 units of directed reading may be counted in the 30-unit requirement.
Philosophy of science
Ethics, value theory, and moral and political philosophy
Metaphysics and epistemology
Language, mind and action
History of philosophy
Two additional courses numbered over 199 to be taken in one of those (b) six areas.
A faculty member from the Department of Philosophy (usually the student's advisor) serves on the student's doctoral oral examination committee and may request that up to one third of this examination be devoted to the minor subject.
Paperwork for the minor must be submitted to the department office before beginning the program.

Interdisciplinary Study

The department supports interdisciplinary study. Courses in Stanford's other departments and programs may be counted towards the degree, and course requirements in Philosophy are designed to allow students considerable freedom in taking such courses. Dissertation committees may include members from other departments. Where special needs arise, the department is committed to making it possible for students to obtain a philosophical education and to meet their interdisciplinary goals. Students are advised to consult their advisors and the department's student services office for assistance.

Graduate Program in Cognitive Science

Philosophy participates with the departments of Computer Science, Linguistics, and Psychology in an interdisciplinary program in Cognitive Science. It is intended to provide an interdisciplinary education, as well as a deeper concentration in philosophy, and is open to doctoral students. Students who complete the requirements within Philosophy and the Cognitive Science requirements receive a special designation in Cognitive Science along with the Ph.D. in Philosophy. To receive this field designation, students must complete 30 units of approved courses, 18 of which must be taken in two disciplines outside of philosophy. The list of approved courses can be obtained from the Cognitive Science program located in the Department of Psychology.

Special Track in Philosophy and Symbolic Systems

Students interested in interdisciplinary work relating philosophy to artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, linguistics, or logic may pursue a degree in this program.

Prerequisites—Admitted students should have covered the equivalent of the core of the undergraduate Symbolic Systems Program requirements as described in the " Symbolic Systems " section of the Stanford Bulletin, including courses in artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive science, linguistics, logic, and philosophy. The graduate program is designed with this background in mind. Students missing part of this background may need additional course work. In addition to the required course work listed in the bulletin, the Ph.D. requirements are the same as for the regular program, with the exception that one course in value theory and one course in history may be omitted.

Joint Program in Ancient Philosophy

This program is jointly administered by the Departments of Classics and Philosophy and is overseen by a joint committee composed of members of both departments:

Christopher Bobonich , Philosophy (Ancient Greek Philosophy, Ethics)
Alan Code , Philosophy, Philosophy (Ancient Greek Philosophy, Metaphysics)
Reviel Netz , Classics (History of Greek and Pre-Modern Mathematics)
Andrea Nightingale , Classics, (Greek and Roman Philosophy and Literature)
Josh Ober , Classics and Political Science (Greek Political Thought, Democratic Theory)

It provides students with the training, specialist skills, and knowledge needed for research and teaching in ancient philosophy while producing scholars who are fully trained as either philosophers with a strong specialization in ancient languages and philology, or classicists with a concentration in philosophy.

Students are admitted to the program by either department. Graduate students admitted by the Philosophy department receive their Ph.D. from the Philosophy department; those admitted by the Classics department receive their Ph.D. from the Classics department. For Philosophy graduate students, this program provides training in classical languages, literature, culture, and history. For Classics graduate students, this program provides training in the history of philosophy and in contemporary philosophy.

Each student in the program is advised by a committee consisting of one professor in each department.

Requirements for Philosophy Graduate Students: These are the same as the proficiency requirements for the Ph.D. in Philosophy.

One year of Greek is a requirement for admission to the program. If students have had a year of Latin, they are required to take 3 courses in second- or third-year Greek or Latin, at least one of which must be in Latin. If they have not had a year of Latin, they are then required to complete a year of Latin, and take two courses in second- or third-year Greek or Latin.

Students are also required to take at least three courses in ancient philosophy at the 200 level or above, one of which must be in the Classics department and two of which must be in the Philosophy department.

Ph.D. Subplan in History and Philosophy of Science

Graduate students in the Philosophy Ph.D. program may pursue a Ph.D. subplan in History and Philosophy of Science. The subplan is declared in Axess and subplan designations appear on the official transcript, but are not printed on the diploma.

1. Attendance at the HPS colloquium series. 2. Philosophy of Science courses. Select one of the following:

PHIL 263 Significant Figures in Philosophy of Science: Einstein
PHIL 264: Central Topics in the Philosophy of Science: Theory and Evidence
PHIL 264A: Central Topics in Philosophy of Science: Causation
PHIL 265: Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time
PHIL 265C: Philosophy of Physics: Probability and Relativity
PHIL 266: Probability: Ten Great Ideas About Chance
PHIL 267A: Philosophy of Biology
PHIL 267B: Philosophy, Biology, and Behavior

3. One elective seminar in the history of science. 4. One elective seminar (in addition to the course satisfying requirement 2) in philosophy of science.

The PhD program provide 5 years of financial support . We also try to provide support for our sixth year students and beyond though we cannot guarantee such support. In addition to covering tuition, providing a stipend, and covering Stanford's health insurance, we provide additional funds for books, computer equipment, and conference travel expenses. Some of the financial support is provided through requiring you to teach; however, our teaching requirement is quite low and we believe that this is a significant advantage of our program.

Stanford Support Programs

Additional support, such as advances, medical and emergency grants for Grad Students are available through the Financial Aid Office. The University has created the following programs specifically for graduate students dealing with challenging financial situations.

Graduate Financial Aid homepage :

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Our program is well known for its small size, streamlined teaching requirements, and low average time to degree.

The program regulations are designed to efficiently provide students with a broad base in their first two years. In the third year students transition to working on their dissertations. During the summer prior to the third year, students are required to attend a dissertation development seminar. This seminar introduces students to what is involved in writing a dissertation. During the third year the course load drops to just under one course per quarter.

The rest of the time is spent working closely with a faculty member, or a couple of faculty members, on the student's area of research interest. The goal of the third year is that this process of intensive research and one-on-one interaction will generate a topic and proposal for the dissertation. During the fourth and fifth year the student is not required to take any courses and he or she focusses exclusively on research and writing on the dissertation.

Stanford University

Being a part of Stanford University means that students have access to one of the premier education institutions in the world. Stanford is replete with top departments in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. In addition, our professional schools, such as the Stanford Law School , are among the best. The range of research in a variety of areas, many of which touch on or relate to philosophical issues, is simply astounding. Students have the freedom to take courses across the university. Graduate students also regularly earn joint degrees with other programs.

Graduate students in the Program in History and Philosophy of Science can pursue PhDs either in the Philosophy Department, through its PhD subplan in History and Philosophy of Science or in the History Department, through its PhD field in History of Science, Medicine and Technology . Diplomas will be issued by the respective departments, but the HPS study will not be noted on the transcript nor on the diploma.

Graduate students in the Program in History and Philosophy of Science who wish to pursue a Ph.D. Subplan in History and Philosophy of Science must fulfill Philosophy Departmental Ph.D. degree requirements and the following HPS requirements:

Philosophy Ph.D. students declaring the HPS subplan in Axess will have it appear on the official transcript but is not printed on the diploma.

Graduate students in the Program in History and Philosophy of Science who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology , must fulfill History Department Ph.D. degree requirements , and the following HPS requirements:

The courses described above must include two research seminars, at least one of which must be in the history of science, technology and/or medicine. Students are expected to write papers on substantially different topics for each seminar. You should also aim to present your research at the annual meeting of a professional society associated with the history of science, technology and/or medicine sometime during your third or fourth year.

All students participating in the program are required to attend the HPST colloquium series and are expected to present their own research at least once in the course of their studies at Stanford. The colloquium series generally meets three times per quarter. This year the students have created a History of Science Reading group which will meet five times in the winter quarter. The meetings are open to all who are interested.

For a complete list of courses see the Undergraduate page , or look up specific course information in the Stanford Bulletin .

For Graduate Admissions applications, please visit the Stanford graduate admissions page.

History, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

First awarded in 1937, the Doctorate in History at the University of Maryland is conferred for superior achievement in historical study and research. The major portion of the degree is the dissertation, an original and noteworthy contribution to historical knowledge. In anticipation of this research, students must master the historical literature in their fields, bibliographic tools, research and writing methods, and general, special, and minor fields of study. Competence in these preliminary steps will be measured by successful completion of course work and by comprehensive examinations.

Doctoral students must complete 42 credits including 12 credits HIST899 . Unless they have taken comparable courses elsewhere, students must complete the general seminar(s) in their major field, HIST601 (History and Contemporary Theory), a minimum of nine hours of reading courses, six hours of research seminars, and nine hours in a minor field.

Depending on the field of study, doctoral students may be required to demonstrate competence in one or more foreign languages and/or special skills.

Advance to Candidacy: In addition to course requirements, students must also pass a language exam, pass the Major Field written exam, an oral exam, and pass the Prospectus Defense.

Students who enter with a master's degree in history or a related field are expected to sit for a set of written and oral comprehensive examinations within five semesters. Those who enter with a bachelor's degree typically take the comprehensive exams within six semesters. Upon successful completion of all examinations, doctoral students are expected to prepare a dissertation prospectus and advance to doctoral candidacy within one or two semesters.

Post-Candidacy: Complete at least 12 credits of HIST899 doctoral dissertation research as well as successfully defend and submit an original dissertation.

The requirements for the doctoral degree are intended to be completed in five to six years. For more information, see the History Department website.

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
	History and Contemporary Theory	3
General Seminar in Major Field		3
Three readings courses in Major Field		9
Three readings courses in the Minor Field		9
Two Research Seminars		6
Dissertation Research Requirement
	Doctoral Dissertation Research	12
Total Credits		42

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As a PhD student in the Harvard philosophy program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your ideas, knowledge, and abilities. You'll work with other doctoral students, our faculty, and visiting scholars, all in a stimulating and supportive environment. The program has strengths across a broad range of topics and areas, so you'll be able to pursue your interests wherever they may lead, especially in moral and political philosophy, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of logic, philosophy of language, the history of analytic philosophy, ancient philosophy, Immanuel Kant, and 19th and 20th century European philosophy.

Incoming cohorts consist of five to eight students per year. You will have substantial access to our renowned faculty and all the resources that Harvard makes available. This relatively small size also gives students a sense of intellectual community.

The curriculum is structured to help you make your way towards a dissertation: graduate-level coursework, a second-year research paper, a prospectus to help you identify a dissertation topic, and then the dissertation itself. Recent dissertations in the department have addressed a broad range of topics: Aristotle, Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau; contemporary moral and political philosophy; metaphysics; epistemology; and logic.

In addition to your research, you will also have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in many different settings across the University.

You can find graduates of the PhD program in many universities. Recent graduates have gone on to tenure track positions at Yale University, Princeton University, Brown University, Northwestern University, Boston University, University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Washington University, and the University of Rochester. Other graduates have gone on to diverse careers in, among others, the arts, law, secondary education, and technology.

In addition to the standard PhD in philosophy, the department offers a PhD in classical philosophy in collaboration with the Department of the Classics and a coordinated JD/PhD program in conjunction with Harvard Law School. The department also offers a track in Indian Philosophy (administered jointly by Philosophy and South East Asian Studies.

Additional information on the graduate program is available from the Department of Philosophy and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies .

Areas of Study

Philosophy | Classical Philosophy | Indian Philosophy

For information please consult the Department webpage on the graduate program overview .

Admissions Requirements

Please review the admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the Department of Philosophy .

Academic Background

Applicants to the program in Philosophy are required to have a strong undergraduate background in philosophy (or its equivalent), indicating that they have a good grounding in the history of philosophy, as well as familiarity with contemporary work in ethics, epistemology and metaphysics, and logic.

Standardized Tests

GRE General: Optional GRE Subject: Optional

Writing Sample

A writing sample is required as part of the application and should be between 12 to 30 pages long. The sample must address a substantial philosophical problem, whether it is an evaluation or presentation of an argument, or a serious attempt to interpret a difficult text. The upload of the writing sample should be formatted for 8.5-inch x 11-inch paper, 1-inch margins, with double-spaced text in a common 12-point font, such as Times New Roman.

Applicants seeking admission to the coordinated JD/PhD program must apply to and be separately admitted to Harvard Law School and the Department of Philosophy.

Theses and Dissertations

Theses & Dissertations for Philosophy

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History and Philosophy of Science, PHD

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Location: Tempe campus
Second Language Requirement: No

Program Description

Degree Awarded: PHD History and Philosophy of Science

The history and philosophy of science is an interdisciplinary field that traces its origin to foundational works such as Thomas Kuhn's "Structure of Scientific Revolutions." The field is based on the idea that the best way to understand science is to study how it changes over time, along with careful analysis of its concepts and fundamental principles.

The PhD program in history and philosophy of science combines training in the core areas of history and philosophy of science with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies of the sciences, including:

computational history and philosophy of science
foundations of evolutionary theory
general philosophy of science and epistemology
history and philosophy of applied ethics and science policy
history of 19th and 20th century biology

The program is especially appropriate for students with an undergraduate or master's degree in philosophy, history, or the sciences and for those who seek to broaden their disciplinary studies. Science students who have not taken relevant undergraduate humanistic core courses can make up these courses during their first years in the program.

Program Faculty PhD Students

Courses and electives

Some options for elective study, listed by focus, history of science (6 credit hours).

BIO 591 Embryo Project
BIO 591 Embryo Project Editing
BIO 598 Big Data in Context: Ethics, Policy, History and Philosophy
HPS 598 Advanced History of Science

Philosophy of science (6 credit hours)

BIO 598 Advanced Philosophy of Science
BIO/HPS/PHI 598 Philosophy of Biology and Medicine Advanced

History of philosophy (3 credit hours)

HPS 591 Carnap and Quine
PHI 581 Studies in Ancient Greek Philosophy

Value theory (3 credit hours)

BIO 516 Foundations of Bioethics
BIO 527 Environmental Ethics and Policy Goals
BIO 598 Advanced Bioethics
BIO 598 Big Data in Context: Ethics, Policy, History and Philosophy
BIO 610 Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) in Life Sciences
BIO 611 Current Topics in Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) in Life Sciences
PHI 521 Bioethics
PHI 591 Human Well-Being and Sustainability
POP 633 Population Health Ethics

Advanced logic or other advanced methods (3 credit hours)

BIO 532 Recent Papers in Discipline-Based Education Research
BIO 591 ESSA Reading and Reflection
BIO 591 Innovations of Conservation Lab
BIO 591 Papers in Inclusive Teaching in College
BIO 598 Biology Education Research
BIO 598 STS Reading Group
BIO 791 Science Education Research Seminar
HSD 601 HSD I: Human Dimensions of Science and Technology
PHI 570 Higher Order Modal Logic

Approved courses in philosophy, history or life sciences (9 credit hours)

These courses provide expertise in your individual research area. Any courses offered under one of the prefixes BIO, ELS, EVO, HPS, MCB, MIC, and PLB, or any courses taught by biology and society graduate faculty members fulfill the requirement.

Application and admission information

How to apply.

Applications open September 1 for admission in Fall of the following year. The application deadline is December 1. We accept applications for Fall semesters only. We cannot guarantee that applications received after the December 1 deadline will be considered for admission.

All applicants must apply by filling out ASU's Graduate Admissions application. All application materials must be submitted through the application or to Graduate Admissions directly. Please do not mail or email any documents to the School of Life Sciences.

Required materials and information include the following:

1-2 page personal statement
An up to date CV or resume
Writing sample
The names of relevant SOLS faculty you have been in touch with who you might be interested in being supervised by
Unofficial transcripts and English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
The names and emails of at least 3 recommenders to write you letters of recommendation

Application review process and timeline

Following the December 1 deadline, faculty will begin reviewing applications. Applicants should monitor their My ASU priority tasks to ensure there are no missing materials in their application.

Faculty will decide which applicants they would like to invite to our Graduate Recruitment Weekends (GRWs), typically held in February. Applicants will hear from the School of Life Sciences in January if they are invited to participate in the GRWs.

Admission decisions will begin after the GRWs, and applicants typically receive final decisions by April 1.

Requirements

Minimum requirements for admission include the following:

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
There are other ways to demonstrate English proficiency beyond the tests, so please refer to ASU's English proficiency webpage to review how you might satisfy requirements.

Desired qualifications typically seen in competitive candidates:

Research experience and a letter of recommendation from a faculty research supervisor
English proficiency scores that meet these teaching assistant language proficiency requirements

Please note that the GRE is not required.

Students offered admission to a PhD program in the School of Life Sciences will typically receive a funding offer as well. While individual funding offers may differ to some degree, they typically include teaching assistant and/or research assistant positions each semester (summer optional) for 5 years. These positions provide financial coverage through the following:

A standard salary stipend paid biweekly
Tuition remission covering enrollment in 6-18 credit hours for fall and spring semesters and 1-14 credit hours for summer semesters
Health insurance coverage

To discover more, check out the ASU Graduate College's funding opportunities !

Degree Requirements

Curriculum plan options.

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

Required Core (6 credit hours) HPS 615 Biology and Society Lab (3) HPS 620 Research Prospectus Writing (3)

Restricted Program Electives (30 credit hours)

Program Electives (24 credit hours)

Research (12 credit hours) HPS 792 Research (12)

Dissertation (12 credit hours) HPS 799 Dissertation (12)

Additional Curriculum Information An individual student program is developed in consultation with the student's advisor and committee.

HPS 615 Biology and Society Lab is a one-credit-hour course focused on student presentations of works in progress. Students must register for it three times during their graduate study.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of recognized standing in a related field such as history, philosophy, or history and philosophy of science, as well as a demonstrated background and interest in one or more sciences.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
academic record form
personal statement
curriculum vitae or resume
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

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Able to articulate an understanding of current literature on scientific developments and their relevance to society in scholarly writing.
Able to communicate history and philosophy of science research results in presentations.
Able to contribute to original history and philosophy of science research in scholarly writing.

Career Opportunities

A doctorate in history and philosophy of science provides strong preparation for academic careers at every level from community colleges to research universities, including research, teaching and administration, and science communication. The skills and knowledge obtained in this program are also valuable for government careers in federal and state agencies responsible for management and conservation, and for careers in industry and nongovernmental organizations.

Career examples include:

food, agriculture and health care scientists in academic, private and industrial labs
principal investigators and policymakers in government labs and nonprofit organizations
professors or instructors in universities and colleges
science teachers in elementary and high schools
wildlife, animal and conservation scientists

Program Contact Information

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Philosophy, PhD

The Penn Philosophy Department has a long and distinguished history. Philosophy has been taught at the University since 1755, and Penn was among the first universities in the country to offer the PhD degree in Philosophy, in 1882. The Department has always prized breadth, and its members are prepared to supervise advanced research in metaphysics and epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, logic, philosophy of language, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of law, and the history of philosophy.

The Ph.D. program includes course work, a teaching requirement, a preliminary examination, and the preparation and defense of a dissertation. Required coursework includes two courses in contemporary epistemology and metaphysics (including philosophy of science, mind, language, and mathematics); two courses in value theory (ethics, political or legal philosophy, aesthetics); three courses in history of philosophy, and a logic requirement.

For more information: http://philosophy.sas.upenn.edu/graduate

View the University’s Academic Rules for PhD Programs .

Required Courses

The total course units required for graduation is 20.

Course List
Code	Title	Course Units
Philosophy Proseminar
	Proseminar	1
Logic Requirement
	Introduction to Logic (or satisfied by examination)	1
or	Introduction to Mathematical Logic
History of Philosophy Requirement
Select three courses		3

Value Theory
Select two courses		2

Contemporary Metaphysics & Epistemology
Select two courses		2

Other Philosophy or Approved Courses
Select four courses		4
Teaching Practicum
Four semesters		4
Dissertation Workshop
	Dissertation Workshop	1
Preliminary Examination
	Independent Study (Fall and Spring, for 2CU over the year)	2
Total Course Units		20

Must include one course in ancient and one course in early modern through Kant.

One course unit must be a regularly offered Philosophy course.

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

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Location: Tempe campus
Second Language Requirement: No

Program Description

Degree Awarded: PHD Philosophy

General areas of research include ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of law, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of religion and the history of philosophy. The program features a focus on practical and applied philosophy and an interdisciplinary coursework component related to the student's research topic.

Practical philosophy includes the fields of ethics, philosophy of law, social and political philosophy, feminist ethics and political philosophy.

Applied philosophy includes the application of theories developed within any of the subdisciplines of philosophy to everyday problems or phenomena, such as the application of the philosophy of language in relation to hate speech, or the philosophy of mind in relation to computing and artificial intelligence. Applied philosophy also includes the application of research produced by methods used in other disciplines in order for the student to understand and address philosophical questions, like the application of data-gathering instruments used in psychology to answer questions in experimental philosophy.

Students may design dissertation projects in any of the major subfields of philosophy. For their interdisciplinary coursework supporting the dissertation project, students might, for example, pursue a certificate in social transformation, gender studies, responsible innovation in sciences, or engineering and society.

Members of the faculty are involved in interdisciplinary work in a variety of fields and enjoy close ties with the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics, the College of Law and a number of other graduate programs at the university. The ASU philosophy faculty group sponsors an active colloquium series and regular philosophical conferences on diverse topics. The Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics also sponsors a wide range of activities, including large-scale conferences, distinguished visitors and support for graduate study.

Degree Requirements

Curriculum plan options.

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

Required Core Areas (15 credit hours) applied philosophy (3) epistemology (3) formal methods (3) metaphysics (3) value theory (3)

Electives (39 credit hours)

Research (18 credit hours) PHI 792 Research (12)

Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) PHI 799 Dissertation (12)

Additional Curriculum Information Students should see the academic unit for the list of courses approved for each required core area.

In completing the electives requirements, at least nine credit hours and no more than 18 credit hours must be from other disciplines supporting the student's proposed dissertation area; 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree may apply toward this requirement with approval by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College.

To ensure breadth in the traditional areas of philosophy, students must pass with a grade of "B" or better (3.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
curriculum vitae
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency , a copy of an article or research paper in their native or principal research language, as well as the English writing sample required of all students regardless of their current residency. The philosophy program requires a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100, or a score of 7.0 on the IELTS.

The statement of purpose should explain the applicant's scholarly background and training, career goals, the primary field the applicant wishes to pursue and the proposed research specialization (no more than 600 words in length).

The writing sample must be a piece of philosophical writing, preferably a seminar paper or published article of no more than 20 pages.

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Achieve competence with philosophical literature and writing
Achieve professional-level skills in mastering literature and philosophical writing
Able to identify and articulate a philosophical problem or question in one of the core areas in philosophy --- that is, metaphysics, epistemology and value theory

Career Opportunities

Both the MA and doctoral programs in philosophy help students develop and hone skills that are highly marketable and easily transferable.

Philosophy teaches its students to think critically, creatively and imaginatively. Though routine jobs are increasingly being lost to advances in automation and artificial intelligence, the skills taught by philosophy are irreplaceable by technology, highly sought-after by employers and transferrable from one occupation to another. Graduates have the ability to read closely and with a critical eye; to analyze complex problems and identify all the possible solutions, including some creative solutions; to assess the merits of each possible solution; and to articulate and argue for or against various possible solutions in clear, precise and unambiguous language.

As philosophy focuses on honing certain skills rather than acquiring a particular body of knowledge, philosophy prepares its students for a wide variety of careers rather than for just one particular occupation. Indeed, philosophy prepares its students for any career requiring problem-solving; clear, critical and creative thinking; and excellent reading, writing and communication skills.

The program is designed to prepare students for careers as philosophers, as teachers of philosophy and in areas in which they may benefit from advanced training in philosophy, such as law, civil service and publishing.

Career examples include:

businessperson
computer programmer
public policy analyst

Global Experience

With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu

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History and Philosophy of Science, PhD

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Philosophy of Science, philosophy

This program offers you a valuable opportunity to study the history and philosophy of science while embedded among biologists within ASU's School of Life Sciences. You can benefit from participating in the university's interdisciplinary culture and integrate coursework from the sciences into your education.

The PhD program in history and philosophy of science combines training in the core areas of history and philosophy of science with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies of the sciences, including:

computational history and philosophy of science
foundations of evolutionary theory
general philosophy of science and epistemology
history and philosophy of applied ethics and science policy
history of 19th and 20th century biology

College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Location: Tempe

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

Required Core (6 credit hours) HPS 615 Biology and Society Lab (3) HPS 620 Research Prospectus Writing (3)

Restricted Program Electives (30 credit hours)

Program Electives (24 credit hours)

Research (12 credit hours) HPS 792 Research (12)

Dissertation (12 credit hours) HPS 799 Dissertation (12)

Additional Curriculum Information An individual student program is developed in consultation with the student's advisor and committee.

HPS 615 Biology and Society Lab is a one-credit-hour course focused on student presentations of works in progress. Students must register for it three times during their graduate study.

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
academic record form
personal statement
curriculum vitae or resume
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

Able to articulate an understanding of current literature on scientific developments and their relevance to society in scholarly writing.
Able to contribute to original history and philosophy of science research in scholarly writing.
Able to communicate history and philosophy of science research results in presentations.

Career examples include:

food, agriculture and health care scientists in academic, private and industrial labs
principal investigators and policymakers in government labs and nonprofit organizations
professors or instructors in universities and colleges
science teachers in elementary and high schools
wildlife, animal and conservation scientists

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The Department of History and Philosophy of Science currently has around 70 PhD students, their thesis topics covering the full range of history and philosophy of the sciences and medicine. PhD students are part of an exceptionally lively interdisciplinary community, with unparalleled opportunities to learn from and exchange ideas with staff, postdoctoral researchers and visitors here and across the University, and to use the outstanding facilities.

Before a student can be admitted, a member of the Department's teaching staff, approved by the Degree Committee, needs to agree to supervise the PhD. The supervisor is responsible for guiding the student's studies throughout their years at Cambridge, including by giving regular and detailed feedback on written work. In addition, each student is assigned an advisor by the end of the first term who then continues as part of the supervisory team throughout the PhD.

Students are encouraged to attend the research seminars, workshops and reading groups that make the Department a hive of intellectual activity. The Department also offers a postgraduate training programme, which focuses on research skills and career development.

Students admitted for the MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine or the MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society can apply to continue as PhD students. The usual preconditions for continuing to the PhD are an overall Distinction mark in the MPhil, agreement of the PhD proposal with a potential supervisor and satisfactory performance in an interview.

The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details.

See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.

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3-4 years full-time, 4-7 years part-time, study mode : research, doctor of philosophy, department of history and philosophy of science, course - related enquiries, application - related enquiries, course on department website, dates and deadlines:, lent 2024 (closed).

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

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Are you interested in a career in education, research, politics, archaeology, or management of national landmarks and museums? Whatever your career goals are, Liberty University’s PhD in History can provide a theoretical background as well as research nd writing experience. These tools can help you excel in either academic or non-academic career fields related to humanities and social sciences.

An online doctorate in history can prepare you to pursue a variety of career opportunities. You might join the world of academia as a professor, professional researcher, or publisher. Or you could pursue a position as a museum curator, international development specialist, author, archaeologist, or federal government employee.

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Liberty University holds regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ). This means we have earned accreditation that demands high academic standards. Employers can have confidence in your knowledge and abilities gained through the program. And you can rest knowing that your degree will benefit both your personal and professional life.

At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ . That means each of your professors is a Christian who incorporates a biblical worldview into every course. Your professors are professionals who have doctorates like our online history PhD degree.

You can complete our PhD in History through distance education with 8-week courses and no set login times. This flexibility allows you to pursue your online doctoral degree while maintaining commitments to your family, career, community, and church.

What Will You Study in Our Online PhD in History Program?

When you pursue our doctorate in history, you’ll learn historical concepts and how to educate others from a Christian perspective. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to do the following:

Apply a Christian worldview to the study of history
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Evaluate historiographic positions, like scholarly literature and interpretations, at the doctoral level

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A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
*Examples include but are not limited to: public or applied history, social sciences, political science, philosophy, government, international relations, geography, English, theology, church history, economics, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), museum studies, and library sciences.
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Is a phd in history worth it.

If you love history and want to increase your career options and earning potential, then a PhD in History is worth your effort. The types of jobs you could qualify for range from positions in the federal government to academia to private companies.

Your earning potential will also increase because you hold a terminal degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals with a doctoral degree earn an annual median salary of $94,900.* This is a 27% increase from the salaries of their counterparts who only have a master’s degree.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Education Pays (viewed online August 19, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

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Yes – with Liberty University’s online programs, you can earn your PhD in History 100% online. Our goal is to provide you with quality academics that are both affordable and flexible. We understand that you are a working professional with commitments. That’s why you have the flexibility to complete your doctorate wherever and whenever is most convenient for you.

What can you do with a PhD in History?

When you’re considering career options, a PhD in History is one of the most flexible doctorates you can earn. You will have job opportunities with the United States government, universities, private organizations, and more. Some of the specific careers that may be available to you include:

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If you plan to choose Liberty for your PhD, you can rest assured that your degree will be respected. Liberty University is regionally accredited through SACSCOC . This means our program has to meet rigorous academic standards that are respected by future employers.

How long are the courses in this program, and what are the scheduling options like?

This program is offered in an 8-week course format, with 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times!

Are there any networking opportunities in this degree?

You will benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from around the country.

What makes Liberty University’s PhD in History unique?

The PhD in History is the first program of its kind offered from a conservative Christian, accredited university.

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PhD in Educational Studies, Philosophy and History of Education

As a doctoral student in Ohio State’s Philosophy and History of Education program, you will learn and become a scholar of education who contemplates issues such as who should be educated; what should be taught; and who gets to decide? You will study with scholars whose interests and expertise explore a range of educational issues and histories of diverse populations, justice, educational technology, leadership and more.

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Receive a strong foundation in both the philosophy and history of education.

Understand the intellectual movements and ideas that have influenced educational processes throughout history.

Learn how philosophical questions and areas of inquiry have emerged within specific social and cultural contexts over time.

Develop methods of philosophy involving interpretive strategies often associated with humanistic inquiry to make connections among the collection of ideas in past and present intellectual worlds.

Study inductive methods of historical study, requiring close reading of classical and contemporary texts, logical and ethical analysis, and historical contextualization.

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Scholars trained in philosophy and history of education pursue careers in schools, colleges and universities; government agencies; and various non-profit institutions.

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With its history rooted in the Middle Ages, the doctoral degree has developed over time to become the highest academic degree in the world. It acquired this distinction in the 1800s in continental Europe before spreading westward to the United States and Canada.

Early History

The doctoral degree originated in the ninth century schools of the Muslim world before spreading to European universities. Originally awarded in the professions of law, medicine and theology, the Doctor of Philosophy became the designation for doctoral degrees in disciplines outside of these fields. The first Ph.D. was awarded in Paris in 1150, but it was the early 1800s before the degree gained its contemporary status as the highest academic honor.

The First Dissertations

Friedrich Wilhelm University in Berlin, Germany, was the first university to award a Ph.D. for a course of study that today's doctoral students would recognize; that is, a sequence of coursework, followed by completion and successful defense of a dissertation of original research.

Arrival in U.S.

The Ph.D. spread to the United States in the 1800s. Prior to its development, Americans pursued doctoral study in European universities. According to the National Science Foundation, an estimated 10,000 Americans traveled to Europe for advanced university study. In 1900, the Ph.D. spread to Canada and in 1917 to Great Britain. In Great Britain, the Ph.D. displaced the existing D.Phil. and other doctorate degrees in some universities.

Important Firsts

In 1861, Yale University was the first American institution of higher education to award the degree, conferring it on three recipients: Arthur W. Wright, James M. Whiton and Eugene Schuyler. Wright received a Ph.D. in physics, while Whiton’s degree was in classics. According to a Journal of Higher Education article by Ralph P. Rosenberg, incomplete Yale records do not indicate the field Schuyler studied or the title of his dissertation. The first Ph.D. awarded to an African-American was at Yale University in 1876. A year later, the first woman received a Ph.D. in the United States.

The National Science Foundation reported that American universities awarded more than 1.3 million doctoral degrees from 1920 to 1999. Science and engineering fields accounted for 62 percent of these degrees, while other fields comprised the remaining 38 percent. Men accounted for 73 percent of the recipients, but the proportion of doctoral degrees earned by women rose from 15 percent in the 1920s to 41 percent by the late 1990s.

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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The basic track in the major requires a total of 21 philosophy hours. A lower division Foundations in Ethics course is required (3credits). If a student has taken the Cornerstone course in the discipline of Philosophy, this course will count as two credits towards the major (or the basic minor).

Any five upper division electives will then satisfy the major, but must include one history course and one topics course.

Students must also fulfill a one credit capstone requirement in their last semester (for a total of 21 hours).

A student who has not taken the Cornerstone course in the discipline of Philosophy will take an additional elective to satisfy the major (and will be exempt from the capstone requirement). Courses will be selected in consultation with the student’s Departmental advisor. (See below for more on the Oral Exam requirement for the major.)

Twelve hours of related upper-division coursework are also required.

For more information and a general overview, see Philosophy .

The Wisdom Core section included at the bottom of this program outlines the requirements to fulfill the Rockhurst Wisdom Core for all undergraduate students. When registering for classes, to find which courses will fulfill core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”.

The Course Schedule is located on the Rockhurst Registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar .

Lower Division Requirements:

A lower division Foundations in Ethics course is required. If a student has taken the Cornerstone course in the discipline of Philosophy, this course will count as two credits towards the major (or the basic minor).

Upper Division Requirements:

Required upper division courses are:

PL 3200 - Philosophy of God (3)
PL 3770 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
approved equivalent

One course in the history of philosophy:

PL 3400 - Ancient Philosophy (3)
PL 3410 - Medieval Philosophy (3)
PL 3420 - Modern Philosophy (3)
PL 3430 - 19th Century Philosophy (3)
PL 3440 - 20th Century Anglo-American Philosophy (3)
PL 3450 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy (3)

Additional Information:

Additional upper-division philosophy courses will be selected by the student and major advisor to complete the major requirements.

The required 12 hours of related upper-division coursework normally can be fulfilled by a second major or possibly a minor. A foreign language is strongly recommended. Students following the basic track who intend to pursue graduate study in philosophy will be advised to take additional philosophy courses.

Wisdom Core Requirements

With few exceptions, Rockhurst undergraduate students are required to fulfill the following requirements of the Rockhurst Wisdom Core. To locate courses that fulfill specific wisdom core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”. The Course Schedule is located on the Rockhurst Registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar .

Cornerstone Requirement:

Cornerstones courses introduce students to the Jesuit tradition and to the University through study, discussion, and reflection. Topics will vary. Students are encouraged to take the Cornerstone course during their first year at Rockhurst.

This 2 credit hour course may be offered through the College of Arts and Sciences (WCCA), the College of Business and Technology (WCCB), or Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences (WCCN), with a variety of content to be covered in each individual course.

The attribute code attached to any Cornerstone class is WCC .

WCC 1000 - Wisdom Core Cornerstone (2)

Foundation Course Requirements: 37-40 hours

Foundations courses are lower division courses representing the traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines that are highly valued within the Jesuit tradition. Transfer courses may be accepted to fulfill Foundation core requirements.

NW - Natural World	Complete one science class with a lab from biology, chemistry, physics, or natural sciences (4 hours)
HC - History and Culture: HCA	Complete one class from art, music, or theatre arts (3 hours)
HC - History and Culture: HCH	Complete one transnational history class (3 hours)
HC - History and Culture: HCL	Complete one class from literature in English or literature in Modern Languages (3 hours)
IS - Individuals and Society	Complete two classes from two different disciplines of: criminal justice, economics, psychology, sociology, or political science (6 hours)
UQ - Universal Questions: UQP	Complete one philosophy course in ethical theory at 2000-level or above (3 hours)
UQ - Universal Questions: UQT	Complete one lower-level course in Theology & Religious Studies (3 hours)
UQ - Universal Questions	Complete one additional upper-level course from either theology or philosophy - this swing course may be a Rockhurst or transfer course. (3 hours)
EP - Eloquentia Perfecta: WC	Complete 1-2 WC - Written Composition courses. A student with an English ACT score over 24 may fulfill this requirement with EN 1140. (3 hours) A student who does not have an English ACT score of 24 must complete EN 1110 and EN 1120. (6 hours)
EP - Eloquentia Perfecta: OC	Complete one OC - Oral Communication course (3 hours)
QR - Quantitative Reasoning	Complete one math course (3 hours)

Keystone Core Designations:

The Keystone designations are specific learning outcomes which students fulfill through Rockhurst upper-division courses, found primarily in the students’ major or minor program of study. No specific number of credits are required, but students are required to fulfill one of each of the seven Keystone designations. These courses emphasize skills listed in the “Core Rationale and Learning Goals,” such as Inquiry, Analysis, Critical Thinking, and Global Citizenship.

Keystones can only be fulfilled through Rockhurst courses.

Note: if a Keystone designation contains sub-core designations, the Keystone requirement may be fulfilled through either one of its subcore designations.

The seven Keystone designations are as follows:

KEYSTONE DESIGNATION CODE	KEYSTONE DESCRIPTION	SUB-CORE KEYSTONE DESIGNATIONS
IAC	Inquiry, Analysis, and Critical Thinking	Complete one course with either CT (Critical Thinking) or IA (Inquiry & Analysis) designation. Either designation will satisfy IAC.
IQL	Information and Quantitative Literacy	Complete one course with either IF (Information Fluency) or QL (Quantitative Literacy) designation. Either designation will satisfy IQL.
ACI	Artistic/Creative & Innovative Expression	Complete one course with either AE (Artistic Expression) or IV (Innovation) designation. Either designation will satisfy ACI.
CC	Communication and Collaboration Skills	Complete one course with either CM (Communication Skills) or CO (Collaboration Skills) designation. Either designation will satisfy CC.
IAS	Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity	Complete one course with the IAS designation.
GC	Global Citizenship	Complete one course with the GC designation.
ESE	Ethical Reasoning & Social Engagement	Complete one course with either ER (Ethical Reasoning & Action) or SK (Social Knowledge & Engagement) designation. Either designation will satisfy ESE.

Threshold Experiences

Before graduation, students are required to engage in at least one course or experience certified as using a high impact practice. Students must complete one of the following Threshold Experiences at Rockhurst:

WI	Writing-Intensive
ID	Interdisciplinary
UR	Undergraduate Research
IN	Internship
TSL	Threshold Service Learning Experience
RP	Reflective Portfolios
SA	Study Abroad

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Dissertation: Examination of Energy Needs in Competitive Cheerleaders
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Torres-McGehee TM, Uriegas NA, Hauge M, Monsma EV, Emerson DM, Smith AB. Eating Disorder Risk and Pathogenic Behaviors Among Collegiate Student-Athletes. J Athl Train. 2023 Oct 1;58(10):803-812.
Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson DM, Flanscha-Jacobson A, Uriegas NA, Moore EM, Smith AB. Energy Availability, Mental Health, and Sleep Patterns of Athletic Trainers. J Athl Train. 2023 Sep 1;58(9):788-795.
Osborn, M. M., Williams, V. A., Smith, A. B., & Winkelmann, Z. K. (2023). Interventions for the Mind, Body, and Spirit of NCAA Student-Athletes: An Evidence to Practice Review. Clinical Practice in Athletic Training, 6(2), 15-20.
Kehr, L.M., Rowe, D.C., Learn, R.M., Smith A.B., Winkelmann, Z.K. “Recommendation for best practices in the management of musculoskeletal pain: An evidence-to-practice review.” Clinical Practice in Athletic Training 5(2) (2022).
Gordon, R., Hirschhorn, R., Smith, AB., Fuemmeler S., Hand, A. “Gamekeeper’s Thumb with Stener Lesion in a High School Football Player: A Case Study”. Clinical Practice in Athletic Training 5(2) (2022).
Hoover, B., Hirschhorn, R., Smith AB., Hand, A. “Exertional Heat Stroke in a Male High School Runner with Disordered Eating: A Case Study”. Clinical Practice in Athletic Training 5(2) (2022).
Smith AB, Monsma E, Gay J, Arent S, Sarzynski M, Emerson D, and Torres-McGehee T. (2022). Investigation of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction among Female Competitive Cheerleaders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1375.
Smith AB., Gay JL., Arent SM., Sarzynski MA., Emerson DM., & Torres-McGhee TM (2022). Examination of the Prevalence of Female Athlete Triad Components among Competitive Cheerleaders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4). 2196.
Bolno, A. L., Hoover, B. G., Michels, R. J., Smith, A. B., & Winkelmann, Z. K. (2021). Rest and Therapeutic Interventions Following Sport-Related Concussion: An Evidence-to-Practice Review. Clinical Practice in Athletic Training, 4(3), 10-16.
Avey, Mary Catherine; Hand, Amy F.; Uriegas, Nancy A.; Smith, Allison B.; and Winkelmann, Zachary K. () “Access to Care, Reporting Behaviors, and Quality of Athletic Training Service Interactions for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets,” Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association: Número 7 : Iss. 2 , Article 6.
Uriegas NA, Emerson DM, Smith AB, Kelly MR, Torres-McGehee TM. Examination of eating disorder risk among university marching band artists. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2021 Mar;9(1):35. DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00388-7. PMID: 33691784; PMCID: PMC7944617.
Torres-McGehee, T. M., Emerson, D. M., Moore, E. M., Walker, S. E., Pritchett, K., Smith, A. B., … & Ohlemeyer, K. (2021). Energy Balance, Eating Disorder Risk, and Pathogenic Behaviors Among Athletic Trainers. Journal of Athletic Training, 56(3), 311-320.
Smith AB, Emerson DM, Winkelmann ZK, Potter D, Torres-McGehee TTM. Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction among ROTC Cadets. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020:17, 8137. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17218137
Emerson DM, Torres-McGehee TM, Yeargin SW, Kelly MR, Uriegas N, Smith A, Weber SR, Hirschhorn RM, Cannon C. Collegiate Marching Band Artists Experience High Core Body Temperatures during Rehearsals and Performances. J Athl Train. 2020 Dec 22;2020(preprint):0. doi: 10.4085/JAT0245-20. PMID: 33351953.
Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson DM, Pritchett K, Moore EM, Smith AB, Uriegas NA. Energy Availability with or without Eating Disorder Risk in Collegiate Female Athletes and Performing Artists. J Athl Train. 2020 Dec 22. doi: 10.4085/JAT0502-20. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33351913.

Selected Presentations

Brun K, Bartok M, Craig C, Smith AB. In Football Players with Scaphoid Fracture, How Does Surgical Intervention Compare to a Conservative Intervention for the Outcomes of Repair? A Critically Appraised Topic. Accepted as a poster presentation for the 2024 OATA Annual Meeting and Symposium. May 2024. Mason, Ohio.
Keller LJ, Smith AB, Hand AF. Chronic Low Back Pain in an Adolescent Cheerleader: A Case Study. Accepted for Poster Presentation at Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. February 2022. Atlanta, GA. Dobbins J, Smith AB, Moore K, Hand AF. Anti-Anxiety Medications, EMT Education, and Adverse Events and their Effect on Exertional Heat Illness in the Athletic Population: A Case Study. Accepted for Poster Presentation at Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. February 2022. Atlanta, GA.
Tompkins K, Smith AB, Hand AF. Baastrup’s Disease in a Multi-Sport High School Athlete: A Case Study. Accepted for Poster Presentation at Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. February 2022. Atlanta, GA.
Hudgens-Wallace S, Smith AB, Hand AF. Conservative Treatment for Lumbar Spine Disk Herniation in College Softball Player: A Case Report. Accepted for Poster Presentation at Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. February 2022. Atlanta, GA.
Minkin I, Smith AB, Hand AF. Acute Care of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Spondylolisthesis in a Collegiate Cheerleader: A Patient-Centered Case Study. Accepted for Poster Presentation at Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. February 2022. Atlanta, GA.
Dobbins JE, Meyer CM, Smith AB, Hand AF. The Need for Mental Health Screenings on Pre-Participation Examinations to Prevent Injury During Regular Season Division I Football. Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Student Symposium, May 2021, Virtual in leu of Charlotte, NC.
Elder BW, Meyer CM, Smith AB, Hand AF. The Effect of Dry Needling as a Therapeutic Intervention for Plantar Fasciitis Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic. Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Student Symposium, May 2021, Virtual in leu of Charlotte, NC.
Keller LJ, Meyer CM, Smith AB, Hand AF. Relationship Between Clinically Diagnosed Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Depression: A Critically Appraised Topic. Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Student Symposium, May 2021, Virtual in leu of Charlotte, NC.
Minkin IM, Meyer CM, Smith AB, Hand AF. Outcomes Addressing Disordered Eating in Elite Gymnasts: A Critically Appraised Topic. Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Student Symposium, May 2021, Virtual in leu of Charlotte, NC.
Olzacki A, Meyer CM, Smith AB, Hand AF Incidence of Depression Post-Concussion in Collegiate Athletes. Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Student Symposium, May 2021, Virtual in leu of Charlotte, NC.
Pierce KM, Meyer CM, Smith AB, Hand AF . The Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Critically Appraised Topic. Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Student Symposium, May 2021, Virtual in leu of Charlotte, NC.
Smith AB, Torres-McGehee TM. Online interview with I love to watch you play organization. Educated on athlete wellness, nutrition practices, and the Female Athlete Triad. March 2020.
Smith AB, Torres-McGehee TM. First Aid and Emergency Action Planning for Competitive Cheerleading. Summer 2019 Varsity University. Presented in Dallas, TX, Louisville, KY, and Las Vegas, NV. Presented to large groups of cheerleading coaches from across the nation as a part of their annual continuing education requirements.
Smith AB, Torres-McGehee TM. Athlete Wellness. Summer 2019 Varsity University. Presented in Dallas, TX, Louisville, KY, and Las Vegas, NV. Presented to large groups of cheerleading coaches from across the nation as a part of their annual continuing education requirements.
Smith AB, Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson D, Potter D. Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among ROTC College Students. February 2019 Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
Smith AB, Torres-McGehee TM, Monsma E, Weber SR. Examination of Pathogenic Behaviors and Eating Disorder Risk among Collegiate Female Track & Field Athletes. February 2018 Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Weber SR, Torres
McGehee TM, Monsma E, Smith AB. Examination of Body Image Dissatisfaction among Collegiate Female Track and Field Athletes. February 2018 Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

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We held our departmental awards ceremony on May 30, 2024. Congratulations to all our honorees!

Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award: Andre Ye

Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards: Jesscia Li, Rhea Shinde

Graduate Student Choice Award: Rhea Shinde

Kenneth Clatterbaugh Scholarship: Fevet Ibrahim

Kenneth R. Parker Award for Excellence in Community Service: Jason Cappelloni

Thomas Hankins Prize in History & Philosophy of Science: Jesscia Li

Service Award: Madeline Lewis Potter

College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Medal Nominee: Jesscia Li

Husky 100: Mitchell Klein

Philosophy Writing Center Tutors: Jason Cappelloni, Rylan Garwood, & Jesscia Li

Undergraduate Philosophy Journal, The Garden of Ideas : Rhea Shinde (Editor-in-Chief), Andrew Shaw (Editor, Editor-in-Chief 24-25)

Department of Philosophy Graduate Teaching Award: Aaron Barker

Fulbright Open Study/Research Award: Aaron Barker

Editorial Fellow, AMA Journal of Ethics: Nicolai Wohns

Harlan Hahn award in Disability Studies: Andrew Brown

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