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Mail transcripts and application materials to:
Office of Graduate Admissions,731 Elm Avenue, Rm 318,Norman, OK 73019
Personal Statement:
In order to evaluate your aptitude and interest in the history of science, the department requests that you submit a 750-1000 word statement identifying your goals and particular interests in the history of science. This essay is a very important part of the application process, and you should prepare it carefully. In your essay, please address the following:
your preparation for graduate study in history of science,
previous reading in or study of the history of science or related fields,
particular regional, temporal, or topical interests within the general field of history of science, and potential research topics you wish to pursue in the graduate program
specific reasons for seeking admission to the graduate program in history of science at the University of Oklahoma, and
your career goals and how graduate study in history of science at the University of Oklahoma will contribute to their attainment
Recommendation Letter:
Three Confidential Letters of Reference
The evaluation of scholars with whom you have worked in the past is especially important to us as we consider your application. For this reason, we suggest that you select references very carefully, choosing individuals who have known you over a period of time, who can speak to your academic strengths, and who understand the elements of a graduate history or history of science program and therefore can make accurate assessments of your intellectual abilities, accomplishments in scholarship, originality and independence of mind, potential for growth, and personal characteristics.
Writing Sample:
This could be a recent research or analytical paper submitted for an academic course, an undergraduate or MA thesis, or, alternatively, an original essay composed for this application. The essay should illustrate both the applicant’s ability to address a historical research problem and his or her writing ability. If you choose to send an excerpt of a larger work, please ensure that it contains the introduction and thesis statement, the historiographical context of the topic, and your use of historical evidence necessary to sustain your thesis. We request only one sample, but a second may be included if desired. Please do not submit samples beyond the 20-30 page limit.