Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public History in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
|
Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The doctoral program in Public History aims to develop leaders skilled in interpreting and applying history for public audiences. Candidates are challenged to push the boundaries of Public History as both a professional practice and scholarly field. Unlike conventional history programs, this doctorate doesn't focus solely on geographic or thematic specializations. Instead, students explore how history functions in public spheres - through interpretation, memorials, political discourse, media, community engagement, education, digital platforms, and more. Throughout their studies at NC State, doctoral candidates must demonstrate critical reading abilities, sophisticated source analysis, and rigorous writing. The curriculum offers flexibility to align with professional goals. While no formal tracks exist, students typically design their program with their advisor around one of these frameworks: Early American focus (pre-1877): 7 public history courses, 7 US history courses, 2 interdisciplinary courses; Modern American focus (post-1877): same course distribution with modern emphasis; World Heritage focus: 7 public history courses (including recommended 587, 594, 789), 5-6 non-US history courses, plus interdisciplinary work, culminating in a non-US historical topic dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Jan 15
Tuition
USD
29,433