历史哲学博士

Statement of Purpose (uploaded with application) (3-4 pages) describing the intended field(s) of study, the insights or experiences motivating the decision to specialize in this area, and the kinds of questions which the applicant hopes to explore, this statement should be as specific as possible about intended research topics and subject area(s) and indicate relevant faculty with whom they envision working. Applicants are encouraged to contact these professors before submitting the application.

- Writing sample (uploaded with application) that illustrates the applicant's writing skills and capacity for research, analysis, and creative thought. The sample should be 12-20 pages, with proper citations and bibliography.

- Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) Letters of Recommendation are now required for all PhD applicants and MA applicants. When you submit your application, your recommenders will automatically be sent a link to submit their letters electronically to the Graduate School. Letters should describe the applicant's achievements and potential for intellectual growth.

- Two sets of Official Transcripts should be sent directly from the Registrar's Office of your school(s) to the History Department. We require two (2) official copies in English from each institution of higher learning listed on your application. Photocopies are not acceptable. If your school does not offer English transcripts, we will need an official (notarized) translation. Some overseas documents must be evaluated by World Educational Services. Optional GRE scores: GRE scores are no longer required for admission to the MA and PhD programs in History. However, if you wish to be considered for the Graduate Council Fellowship, please be aware that it does still currently require GRE scores. To be eligible for this fellowship, one must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US, successful GCF nominees typically have extremely high test scores, extremely strong GPAs, significant research experience, excellent letters, and a good fit to the strengths of the program. We usually only have 1 or 2 applicants each year who meet all these criteria. IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6 TOEFL: 90 for admission to a doctoral program An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.