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Students of history learn how to locate, verify, and interpret many kinds of evidence in order to understand the causes and effects of changes over time.
We are a small, selective program offering students individually tailored study in a range of historical fields alongside opportunities to closely work with faculty on research, teaching, and public engagement at the MA and PhD levels.
Welcome to the History Department! We hope that you share our enthusiasm for the study of past societies and cultures. History unlocks important insights into the world we inhabit. But we also find intellectual satisfaction, and wisdom, in understanding the past on its own terms.
The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa [7]) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees. [7]
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements). Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Students of history learn how to locate, verify, and interpret many kinds of evidence in order to understand the causes and effects of changes over time. History courses strengthen skills in analyzing and explaining the major ideas and complex problems of the past and the present.
See History (MA or PhD) on the University of Iowa Graduate Admissions website for more information. All application materials are due by Jan. 15 for entry the following August. Graduate study in history prepares students for occupations such as high school or college teaching, publishing, commercial research, foundations and nongovernmental ...
