Admission Requirements and Deadlines
History,
PHD
Deadline
Fall: January 31 Application Type:
Applications are evaluated together, after the deadline has passed.
Letters of reference
Number Required:2From whom:
Letters of recommendation should be obtained from teachers or other individuals who are familiar with the applicant's academic work.
Statement
of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500 to 750 words in length, and should include the following elements:
- A clear statement of your interest in the doctoral program in history at Temple University, and why you feel that program will fill your needs;
- Your major historical interests;
- Your career goals;
- Your academic and research achievements, if applicable.
Standardized
Test Scores:
The GRE is required. 550 on the verbal section and 500 on the quantitative section.Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Writing Sample:
The writing sample should demonstrate an applicant's ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The writing sample should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Other:
Background
Experience Required
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