Overview

The History program from Rhode Island College prepares students to read, write, research and think critically and analytically about the past at an advanced level.

Fellow students may be people who are simply seeking to expand their knowledge and critical skills in specialized fields of historical study. Others may be teaching professionals who wish to gain continuing education credits and enhance their professional opportunities.

Overall, the skills students gain are essential to success in graduate school and law school, as well as careers in:

business

civil service

government

research

teaching

The course of study will consist of a mix of seminars and advanced lecture courses that address the most recent scholarship and trends in a wide variety of historical specialties. Students will explore history across a variety of chronological, regional and thematic frameworks.

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate:

an advanced understanding of the origins of history as a field of study and how it has evolved and continues to change

an advanced understanding of the various interpretive schools of historical writing, with emphasis on causal relations and multiple perspectives, and of the role of bias in the construction of historical narratives

advanced research and writing skills, including the ability to critically evaluate the widest variety of historical sources and to produce thoroughly researched, carefully conceptualized and clearly written projects

an understanding of the evolution of a variety of world cultures, especially within the context of comparative historical research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography

Comparative History

American History

Western History

Non-Western History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work.

A minimum of 24 credit hours of undergraduate courses in history (these courses should not include a Western civilization series or its equivalent).

Three letters of recommendation, with two from history professors.

A plan of study approved by the advisor and appropriate dean.

An interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30840 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30840 USD / year

≈ 30840 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15840 USD / year

≈ 15840 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors: $792/credit

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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