History

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Dr. Paul F. O’Malley, Program Director
Phillips Memorial Library LL14
401.865.2192

The Graduate Program in History provides students with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive grasp of the past so that they might more fully appreciate the heritage of Western Civilization and its relationship to contemporary society.

The program emphasizes impartial inquiry into the past as a guide to the attainment of objective truth. It is designed and scheduled to aid in developing the professional competence of teachers of history. The program also provides the opportunity for those seeking a deeper and broader knowledge of historical scholarship as a preparation for doctoral studies.

The areas of concentration in the master’s program in history are American or Modern European. Areas for a minor field are American, Modern European, Medieval, or East Asian.

Admission Requirements

• Completed admissions application form and application fee
• Personal statement
• Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate course work
• Two letters of reference
• 24 credits in history with a minimum “B” average
• Once accepted, no one will be allowed to enroll as a full-time (9 credits) graduate student without submission and completion of an Immunization Form, available from the program director.

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