History

This History program is offered atUniversity of Memphis.The Ph.D. is the highest degree granted by the university; it is conferred only on those candidates whose work evidences both general proficiency and the ability to perform independent historical research.

This History program at University of Memphis is designed to prepare you for teaching and research in higher education or for a career in government, business, library service, and other research-related fields. But be warned: you will need to put in at least four academic years of study and research beyond the M.A. degree to complete the program.

Context

The Ph.D. is the highest degree granted by the university; it is conferred only on those candidates whose work evidences both general proficiency and the ability to perform independent historical research. The degree is never conferred merely for the accumulation of credits.

We offer the following dissertation fields:

• United States before 1877

• United States after 1877

• African American History

• Ancient World (Ancient Egyptian History only)

• Global History

• Women and Gender History

• Modern Europe