Graduate Studies

Graduate Study in History

We are a vibrant and dynamic department with an outstanding graduate faculty whose research expertise spans the globe. We help support our students’ travel for research, conferences and internships, and we offer competitive graduate assistantships that provide our students with valuable classroom experience, financial support and a monthly stipend.

We grant degrees in numerous research fields at both the M.A. and Ph.D. levels, with deep expertise in Native American history, public history, war and society, race and ethnicity, women, gender and sexuality, the U.S. West, and the history of religion. We provide close and creative mentorship and a strong support system for our students.

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Plans of Study

Master of Arts

Our Master of Arts degree includes two different plans of study and prepares students for careers within and beyond the academy.

M.A. Public History Track

Our public history program offers students hands-on experience that will serve them in a variety of professional fields.

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral students work closely with faculty mentors to refine critical research and writing skills.

Current Graduate Students

Discover Their Work

Our graduate students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of research interests to the Department of History. From transnational religious networks to modern political movements, they are exploring the past to better understand the present. Learn more about their academic journeys, current projects, and what inspires their work.

Our Current Grad Students

Waters, at the Florence Indian Mound and Museum

"One strength in particular [of the graduate program] is mentorship. My advisor and committee members encouraged my writing and ideas that really shaped my dissertation and historical mindset. I still use this knowledge in my career as a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. My cohort was also extremely helpful and worked as a support system that was crucial to success."

- Savannah Jo Waters, Ph.D.
Doctoral Graduate, 2024

Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies (NCAIS)

One of the major strengths of OSU's graduate program is the university's membership in the NCAIS. NCAIS gives our Native American and Indigenous studies students access to the Newberry's collections and exclusive symposia, workshop and fellowship opportunities.

Fellowships and Assistantships

The Department of History offers fellowships and assistantships in addition to teaching associate salaries and tuition waivers.

Graduate Scholarships

Beyond fellowships and assistantships, the department offers numerous scholarships to help graduate students in their studies.

Graduate Student Handbook

The graduate handbook gives detailed requirements and policies related to our graduate study in history.

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