Doctorate of Philosophy in History
a. An M.A. or equivalent degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution.
b. Overall 3.67 (A-) average on all graduate work attempted.
c. Acceptable scores on the Verbal (in the range of 550 or better) and Analytical (4.0 or better) sections of the Graduate Record Examination. A score of 550 or better on the Quantitative section of the GRE can be substituted for the score on the Analytical section. (Note: GRE scores are only one of several factors the department uses in admission decisions.)
d. The ability to demonstrate a reading proficiency in one or two foreign languages before or during the first academic year of residence in the Ph.D. program (See "Language Requirements" below).
e. An adequate academic background as determined by the Graduate Committee.
Conditional Admission
A student may be admitted into the graduate program in History on a conditional basis if his/her GPA falls within 3.0 to 3.29 for M.A. students, or 3.0 to 3.66 for Ph.D. students. An M.A. or Ph.D. applicant with a GPA below 3.0 also may be considered for admission conditionally as a “Special Admission” only with the concurrence of the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies. In order to remain in the program after being admitted conditionally, the student must achieve at least a 3.3 (B+) average for the first nine hours attempted (M.A.) or a 3.67 (A-) average for the first nine hours attempted (Ph.D.).
