PhD in History
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Refine your knowledge of history to translate how the past influences the culture of and standards for society today. Become recognized as a skilled scholar and teacher who understands the past to prepare for a better future.
Transform Your Future with the PhD in History
The history PhD program at Morgan State University will give you an advantage—access to the National Archives, Smithsonian Institutions, and the National Parks Service to support your research work. Uniquely recognized as the northernmost HBCU program in the country, you will have the help you need to achieve your goals. Our history doctoral program focuses on three main fields: African American History, African Diaspora History, and 20th/21st Centuries United States History.
Capitalize on the flexibility of your graduate education by focusing on an area of study that most excites you. Concretize your dreams into a professional reality.
Take three core courses and then choose from diverse electives in the concentration area of your choice
Pursue one program track that includes coursework and a dissertation
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as four years, or take up to six years to finish
Why Morgan?
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
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Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue an advanced career that demands an acute knowledge of history—from education to politics, museums, and more. With the PhD in History, you will have the flexibility to refine the skills you need to bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Further refine your foundation in history so that you can work collaboratively and make a cultural and structural impact in your future profession. Prepare yourself to learn today's most in-demand skills to excel in academia and other career fields that influence change.
Foreign language proficiency
Oral history collection and presentation
Archival methods
Research methods
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will be ready to advance your career as a skilled scholar and teacher, or in a variety of fields that align with your educational pursuits. Explore some of the many job titles and careers that complement a PhD in History.
History Teacher/Professor
Postsecondary Education Administrator
Curriculum Specialist (K-12)
Museum Curator
Historian
Author
Archivist
Grant Writer
Public Affairs Specialist
Librarian
Research Fellow
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Participate in unique internship placements with the National Parks Service, Smithsonian Institutions, and the National Archives. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Our PhD graduates have been placed in prestigious postdoctoral opportunities at Rutgers and the Humanities Center and Case Western. We are confident you will become a part of our legacy of excellence and join the alumni before you who have been placed in academic positions at Coppin State, North Carolina Central, Grambling, Virginia State, Delaware State, Prince George's Community College, Prairie View University, and others.
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right history doctoral program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the PhD in History
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in History. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.