History Doctoral Programs in the United States and Canada

Nevada at Reno, Univ. of

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Areas of Specialization:

American West, Nevada, U.S. cultural, medicine, science

Program Description

The history department offers graduate programs of study leading to either the MA, the MAT, or the PhD degrees in history. These programs are intended to prepare graduate students for productive research, effective teaching, and independent reading and scholarship.

Special Programs or Resources

Library specialization in U.S., especially U.S. West, Latin America, Europe, and cultural theory plus cultural history.

Financial Aid

Teaching assistantships and generous scholarships are available.

Degree Requirements

72 credits, written comprehensive examinations, and oral defense in dissertation.

University Information:

University Type: Public

Carnegie Institution Ranking: Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive

Department Demographics:

First PhD conferred: 1972

History PhDs conferred to Date: 15

Relative Size Based on PhDs Conferred (2000–04): Small [Explain]

Faculty Mix:
	Full Professor	6
	Associate Professor	8
	Assistant Professor	2
	Instructor/Lecturer
	Joint Appointment
	Emeritus Faculty	3
	Part-time faculty	2

Relative Size based on Number of Full-time Faculty: Small [Explain]

Number of Graduate Students in Program (Fall 2005): 42
(Graduate student counts include those enrolled in terminal Master's degree program)

Proportion of Full-Time Graduate Students: 29%

New Graduate Students Entering Program, Fall 2004: 10

Relative Size Based on Graduate Student Enrollment (2002–04): Small [Explain]

 

Other Information

     Current Dissertations in Progress

     PhDs Conferred by Department