Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 9 courses 84 total credits
In the Doctor of Philosophy program in history, you have access to outstanding opportunities for graduate study in North American, European, public and global-comparative history. The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies' world-class faculty members deliver courses and individualized mentoring in a wide variety of historical topics, such as urban history, environment and sustainability studies, politics and policy, immigration, gender, race and ethnicity, and comparative history. In addition, as a history PhD student, you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the numerous collaborative opportunities throughout the university in ASU's many innovative schools and centers.
| Required Core | 16 credits |
| Electives and Research | 44 credits |
| Other Requirement | 12 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HST 502 | Public History Methodology | 3 |
| HST 640 | Historical Methods | 3 |
| HST 641 | North American History | 3 |
| HST 643 | Global History | 3 |
| HST 644 | Area Studies in History | 3 |
| HST 682 | Advanced Research Skill | 1 |
| Total Required Core | 16 credits | |
Electives and Research
Other Requirement
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HST 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
In general, all credit hours must be at the 500 level or higher. Graduate credit may be awarded for 400-level courses; it must be approved in advance and documented in the student's file. The doctoral program requires a minimum of 84 credit hours and may be completed in four to five years. Students with a master's degree may apply 30 credit hours toward the 84 required credit hours with approval of the academic unit and the Graduate College. If the student does not already have a master's degree in a related field, the remaining 30 credit hours are made up of electives and research to reach 84 credit hours.
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