IX. Graduate Programs

History - Tri-University Program

Courses - PhD

HIST*7000 Professional Development Seminar U [0.00]
All doctoral students attend the professional development seminar in their first year of the program. The seminar is designed to prepare students for success as a PhD student for their future careers.
HIST*7010 Qualifying Examination U [0.50]
This oral examination is designed to assess 1) the student's knowledge of the subject matter and ability to integrate the material read and 2) the student's ability and promise in research.
HIST*7030 Language Requirement U [0.00]
A written demonstration of the student's knowledge of written French (or other appropriate second language).
HIST*7040 Major Field U [0.50]
The examination written following completion of the major field seminar and before the oral qualifying examination.
HIST*7070 Thesis Proposal U [0.00]
A written (up to 2,000 words, including citations) and oral demonstration of the proposed dissertation. The proposal will include a statement of the overall thesis of the dissertation, a description/discussion of the major research question(s), a review of the principal primary/archival sources being used, a chapter or topic outline, and a clear explanation of the originality of the thesis. Graded SAT/UNS.
Restriction(s): For PhD students only.
HIST*7080 Colloquium U [0.00]
The colloquium is a public presentation of original research, normally a chapter, significant portion, or summary of the student's thesis. Graded SAT/UNS.
Restriction(s): For PhD students only.

The following courses are designed to study the central issues, ideas and historiography of the designated major field, within certain geographical and temporal limits. All seminar courses extend over two semesters. Students must register for the courses in each semester.

HIST*7250 Cold War Era History Major Seminar U [1.00]
Offered annually
Restriction(s): Instructor's Signature Required
HIST*7260 Medieval History Major Seminar U [1.00]
Offered annually
Restriction(s): Instructor's Signature Required
HIST*7270 World History Major Seminar U [1.00]
Offered Annually
Restriction(s): Instructor's Signature Required
HIST*7750 Cold War Era History Minor Seminar U [1.00]
Offered annually
Restriction(s): Instructor's Signature Required
HIST*7760 Medieval History Minor Seminar U [1.00]
Offered annually
Restriction(s): Instructor's Signature Required
HIST*7770 World History Minor Seminar U [1.00]
Offered Annually
Restriction(s): Instructor's Signature Required
HIST*7990 Doctoral Thesis U [2.00]
Students are required to write and successfully defend a thesis of such cogency and originality as will represent a significant contribution to knowledge. The thesis will normally be between 50,000 and 90,000 words in length. Univeristy of Guelph regulations and procedures govern this process.

The requirements for an MA student taking a 7000-level course are substantially different from those for a PhD student. Therefore a PhD student who has previously taken any of these 7000-level courses may, with the permission of the department, repeat any of those 7000-level for credit in the Tri-University Doctoral Program.

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