History D.A. Requirements
Complete these requirements for a D.A. in History.
Additional History D.A. Requirements
- Writing sample, preferably a research or seminar paper
- Optional: GRE General and Subject Test (recommended)
Doctor of Arts in History
Admission Requirements
The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’s current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- All M.A. admission requirements.
- A master’s degree, preferably in history and with thesis, but at least 15 semester credits of history at the graduate level.
- A GPA of at least 3.50 for the master’s level work.
- Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience, especially in the fields of history, the social sciences, or the humanities.
- To insure full consideration of applications, especially for tuition waivers and graduate teaching assistantships, the application deadline for Fall admission is March 15 and for Spring admission it is September 30. Later applications will be considered.
Degree Requirements
Students seeking the Doctor of Arts degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as specific requirements of the History Department.
- Completion of 90 semester credits beyond the baccalaureate degree, including acceptable master’s work.
- The following coursework:
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
HIST 501 | Methods of Historical Research | 3 |
HIST 502 | Historiography | 3 |
HIST 551 | Seminar in the Teaching of History | 3 |
| 3 |
HIST 511 | Research Seminar in American History | |
HIST 513 | Research Seminar in World History | |
HIST 515 | Research Seminar in European History | |
| 6 |
HIST 592 | Readings in World History | |
HIST 593 | Readings in American History | |
HIST 594 | Readings in European History | |
Total Credits | 18 |
- An area of concentration in one of the following fields: U.S. History to 1877, U.S. History since 1877, Pre-Modern European/Mediterranean History to 1750, Modern European History, World History. The concentration will include:
- 12 elective graduate credits in the field of concentration.
- HIST 595 Research (12 credits). An independent research project exploring a topic of significant concern to historians and teachers of history.
- The following coursework:
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
T&L 539 | College Teaching | 3 |
| 3 |
PSYC 501 | Psychological Foundations Educ | |
T&L 544 | | |
T&L 545 | Adult Learners | |
T&L 547 | Technology in Higher Education | |
Total Credits | 6 |
- HIST 599 Internship in the Teaching of History (9 credits): Students will generally assist and co-teach a 100 level survey course with an experienced faculty mentor in the first semester of the internship; in two following semesters the student will teach two of the following independently:
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
HIST 101 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
HIST 102 | Western Civilization II | |
HIST 103 | United States to 1877 | 3 |
HIST 104 | United States since 1877 | |
HIST 105 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
HIST 106 | World History II, 1000 CE-present | |
- Written examinations in both United States fields and in two of the three European fields selected on the basis of work done in a Master’s degree program as well as the doctoral program. (Exams may be taken after 60 hours of the program of study have been completed.)
Use of Master's Credits
Doctoral students may be able to apply up to 30 credits from their master’s degree.
While this is the case for most students, it is not guaranteed or automatic. It is
dependent on a number of factors, including alignment between the master’s field of
study and the intended doctoral field of study. It is up to the department faculty
to review and approve the use of master’s credits.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Please consult the UND School of Graduate Studies apply page for a full list of required documents.
The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect
future terms. Updates are published annually in April.