Graduate Programs: MA History and PhD History
The Graduate Program consists of the Master of Arts (History) and Doctor of Philosophy (History) programs. It aims to provide advanced training for scholars who seek to specialize in Philippine History. Emphasis is placed on research based on primary sources and current historical methodologies.
Graduate students are required to take courses in Philippine history with focus on the various time periods and themes. Another major requisite for the completion of the program is the production of a master’s thesis or a doctoral dissertation. For those in the Ph.D. program, an additional comprehensive exam is also required.
Master of Arts (History) Program Learning Outcomes (Approved in September 2023)
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the major themes, trends, issues, and problems in the historical discipline.
2. Design and conduct well-grounded and well-informed research projects utilizing primary sources and appropriate approaches and methodologies.
3. Produced ethically-sound and socially relevant research outputs that contribute to existing historical knowledge.
4. Communicate historical knowledge and research outputs in various venues and with different publics.
5. Promote historical consciousness and nation-building through historical scholarship.
Doctor of Philosophy (History) Program Learning Outcomes (Approved in September 2023)
1. Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of the major themes, trends, issues, and problems in Philippine history and historiography.
2. Conceptualize and implement new, pioneering, theoretically grounded and empirically informed research projects utilizing primary sources and appropriate approaches and methodologies.
3. Generate original substantial and ethically-sound contribution to the historical discipline.
4. Articulate historical knowledge and research outputs across many publics and audiences.
5. Promote historical consciousness, nation-building, and professional excellence through historical scholarship.
Graduate students are required to take courses in Philippine history with focus on the various time periods and themes. Another major requisite for the completion of the program is the production of a master’s thesis or a doctoral dissertation. For those in the Ph.D. program, an additional comprehensive exam is also required.
Master of Arts (History) Program Learning Outcomes (Approved in September 2023)
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the major themes, trends, issues, and problems in the historical discipline.
2. Design and conduct well-grounded and well-informed research projects utilizing primary sources and appropriate approaches and methodologies.
3. Produced ethically-sound and socially relevant research outputs that contribute to existing historical knowledge.
4. Communicate historical knowledge and research outputs in various venues and with different publics.
5. Promote historical consciousness and nation-building through historical scholarship.
Doctor of Philosophy (History) Program Learning Outcomes (Approved in September 2023)
1. Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of the major themes, trends, issues, and problems in Philippine history and historiography.
2. Conceptualize and implement new, pioneering, theoretically grounded and empirically informed research projects utilizing primary sources and appropriate approaches and methodologies.
3. Generate original substantial and ethically-sound contribution to the historical discipline.
4. Articulate historical knowledge and research outputs across many publics and audiences.
5. Promote historical consciousness, nation-building, and professional excellence through historical scholarship.
