1. University of Pittsburgh Department of History
PhD PROGRAM COMMONALITIES University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Department of History
Dr. Evelyn Rawski
Gabriele Gottlieb
CID History Convening - January 2004

2. First year: Introduction to discipline and department
Teaching Seminar
Preliminary Examination for doctoral students
Transnational and regional seminars

3. Introduction to the research enterprise
Work with major advisor
Research and writing seminars
Graduate Program Speaker Series
Atlantic History Seminar
Working Class History Seminar

4. Significant Transition
Preliminary examination – doctoral students
Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam
Fields:
Regional field
Thematic field
Specialized field
Written and oral examination
Doctoral Overview

5. Dissertation and defense
Exploration and discussion with primary advisor
Dissertation committee
Three members of the department’s faculty and one person from outside the department
Annual meetings
Dissertation defense