Graduate Program

The Program is run jointly by the Department of History of Science and Technology, in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the Department of History of Medicine, in the School of Medicine.  For information about the joint Program, as well as links to online applications, please go to the website for the Program in History of Science, Medicine and Technology at: http://web.jhu.edu/hsmt/

Students do not apply to the Program as such, but either to the Department of History of Science and Technology or to the Department of History of Medicine.  The Program's two departments have separate admissions processes. The department where you are admitted will normally be your "home department" but you will be able to work with faculty from the other department, depending on your interests.  Core courses and electives taught in either department are open to all students in the Program.  All faculty in both departments are eligible to serve on committees for all students in the Program. Certain activities, such as the weekly colloquium, bring together faculty and students from both departments. 

Prospective students are advised to explore the websites of both departments and decide which field of study best suits their interests.  Students mainly interested in the history of science and technology should apply to the Department of History of Science and Technology.

The Department of History of Science and Technology has long been particularly strong in the history of science for early modern Europe, and  science and technology in the United States, 19th and 20th centuries. New areas of activity include Asian science and technology, and museums and society (in conjunction with a new undergraduate major in this area). Graduates of the program work at a variety of universities, colleges, research institutes, and museums.

The graduate program combines a broad introduction to historical scholarship with training in the skills needed for specialized historical research in the history of science, medicine and technology. Students work in a variety of settings, including research seminars, proseminars, and individualized tutorials, as well as gaining teaching experience in the department's undergraduate courses.  There are also opportunities for students to teach their own courses in the undergraduate program at the Krieger School.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For further information about the Department of History of Science and Technology, write:

The Graduate Coordinator
Department of the History of Science and Technology
The Johns Hopkins University
3505 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Telephone: 410-516-7501

For general information, email Mrs. Danielle Stout at danielle@jhu.edu or Prof. Sharon Kingsland at sharon@jhu.edu

History of Science and Technology application.   Students interested in the History of Science and Technology can apply on-line.  The application deadline for History of Science and Technology is January 15, but applicants are advised to send in the main application materials by January 1. 

Supporting documentation should be mailed, in one envelope, to the following address: Johns Hopkins University, Full-time Studies in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, Graduate Affairs and Admissions Office, Shriver Hall 28, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.  For all materials, we require the use of our Mailing Label and Cover Sheet.  Please note: The Graduate Admissions Office will only accept regular mail, Certified Mail, UPS, DHL, and Federal Express deliveries.  If applying to more than one department, please mail a complete application packet for each department to the Graduate Admissions Office.  All application documents must be provided in English (either the original or translations of the original documents).  If you are unable to secure translations to English, we recommend that you contact World Education Services.

History of Medicine.    For more information please email the Graduate Coordinator, Prof. Harry Marks, at hmarks@jhmi.edu.  Please see the website of the Department of History of Medicine for more information about faculty and students.

Program Requirements
Requirements are outlined in detail in the Graduate Student Handbook for History of Science and Technology, obtainable by email from Prof. Sharon Kingsland at sharon@jhu.edu

Financial Support
The Program currently offers incoming graduate students financial support for five years, including full tuition coverage, a stipend or teaching assistantship, health insurance, and a travel and research allowance of $1000. Support after the first year is dependent on satisfactory progress in meeting program requirements.  Students may also be eligible for external fellowships, for example the National Science Foundation predoctoral fellowships, the Social Sciences Research Council predoctoral fellowships, Mellon predoctoral fellowships, Council of Independent Colleges, etc.

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