Overview 

The Department of History offers programs leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in History. The M.A. degree has been awarded since the 1930s; the Ph.D. program was established in 1967. On average the Department awards six to eight M.A. degrees each year and one to three Ph.D. degrees. Admission to these programs is based upon recommendations of the Graduate Studies Committee to the head of the department. The M.A. and Ph.D. programs train students for careers that blend teaching and research. Recent graduates have secured positions in four-year colleges, community colleges, and governmental and cultural institutions.

Each year the Department of History admits approximately fifteen students into the M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Roughly half of these students are awarded multi-year funding as Teaching Assistants or Associates. If you are interested in the M.A. or Ph.D. program in the Department of History, please explore this site to learn about the History faculty, their research and teaching interests as well as their recent publications. For additional information, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. David D'Andrea.

Graduate Program Information

» Department of History Graduate Handbook
» Degree Programs
   Find out more about our M.A. and Ph.D. Programs
» Fellowships and Assistantships
   Learn about assistantships, the students who have them, and other available aid
» Research
   Lists of the research conducted by OSU graduate student and useful research links
» Applying to the Graduate Program
   Information about and forms necessary to applying to the OSU Graduate Program
» Advising Summary
   Requirements for Continuing Graduate Studies
» Phi Alpha Theta
   The OSU chapter of the national history honor fraternity