Department of History
Columbia, SC
40
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
University of South Carolina / Department of History is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Library and Information Science/Master of Arts (MLIS/MA) | ||
| (Certificate) | Public history | Museum management |
| Master of Arts (MA) | History | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Public history | Historic preservation |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Public history | Museum administration |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Public history | Archive management |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | History |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test 1 Foreign Language Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
127
Applied
10
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 5th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 5 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
40
Total Graduate Students
12%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
87%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5% |
| White or Caucasian | 95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (55%)
Faculty
38
Total faculty
Full-time (38)
Part-time (0)
Male (31)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | U.S. history; European history; Latin American history; history of science and technology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 15,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Lacy K. Ford Jr.
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000