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Forms for the PhD in History

Important Information for Advancement to Candidacy

Please note that in order to qualify to advance to candidacy students must:

Have a signed Dissertation Committee Approval Form (form link below) and an official appointment of committee memo from the Dean of Graduate Studies
Have a signed Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form (form link below)
Have completed ALL doctoral program course requirements, including HIST 998 Doctoral Defense Proposal
Have taken and passed ALL comprehensive exams (2 minor field written exams, 1 major field oral exam - form links below)

Forms for the PhD in History

PhD Program of Study
Minor Field PROPOSAL Approval Form (Faculty Signatures Required)
Minor Field EXAM Evaluation Form (Faculty Signatures Required)
Major Field ORAL Exam Evaluation Form (Faculty Signatures Required)
Dissertation COMMITTEE Approval Form (Faculty Signatures Required)
Dissertation PROSPECTUS Approval Form (Faculty Signatures Requred)