Overview

Department of History / Department of History is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1
Doctoral Degrees	10
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

31

Applied

16

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 1st	January 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Two-page statement of objectives, writing sample (20-25 pages maximum), three letters of reference, transcripts, curriculum vitae
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Two-page statement of objectives, writing sample (20-25 pages maximum), three letters of reference, transcripts, curriculum vitae

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 1
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

32

Total Graduate Students

9%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.13%
Black or African American	3.13%
White or Caucasian	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	6.25%
Unknown	3.13%

Gender

Male (71%)

Female (28%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Environmental history, early American history, modern European history
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	301,713

Location & Contact

Address 3650 Wescoe Hall
1445 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Luis Corteguera
Chair
Email: lcorteguera@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-9469

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