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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of History is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
1 Foreign Language
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Written and oral examinations |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
29
Applied
15
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 15th | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum overall GPA of 3.0, 3.3 in history courses; 2 recommendations; statement of purpose; writing sample | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Completion of significant course work at upper-division or graduate level in history; 3 recommendations; minimum overall GPA of 3.75 undergraduate, 3.5 graduate; statement of purpose; writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
39
Total Graduate Students
5%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.56% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.13% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.56% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 5.13% |
| Unknown | 5.13% |
Gender
Male (58%)
Female (41%)
Faculty
19
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 0
Male (11)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | North American West, North American culture and society, European culture and society, American urban history, American gender and sexuality |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 35,944 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 455020
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5020
United States
Box 455020
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5020
United States
Contact
Dr. Paul Werth
Chair/Professor
Email: paul.werth@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3344
Fax: 702-895-1782
Chair/Professor
Email: paul.werth@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3344
Fax: 702-895-1782
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