History of Consciousness facilitates its expansive intellectual and pedagogical mission by maintaining strong cooperative relations with affiliated faculty from other campus programs who offer seminars and participate in advising, qualifying examinations, and thesis committees for the department. Within the limits of seminar size and faculty time, cross-disciplinary work in graduate courses offered in other departments is encouraged. The formal list of affiliated faculty is a non-exhaustive indication of advising possibilities beyond the program’s core faculty. Campus research organizations, such as the Center for Cultural Studies, The Humanities Institute, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, the Science and Justice Research Center, and the Research Center for the Americas, also provide venues for collaborative work.

Since the curriculum concentrates on methodological and theoretical issues and is concerned with the integration of disciplines, candidates for admission are expected to have a relatively clear idea of the project they wish to pursue. Experience of advanced work in one or more fields is preferred but not required.

Program Learning Outcomes for History of Consciousness PhD students

1. Independent Research Skills: Conduct independent research using relevant theories and methods.
2. Scholarly Writing Skills: Produce substantial, original papers written with effective organization, style, and use of citations.
3. Methods and Practice of Teaching: Demonstrate teaching skills by creating and delivering effective lesson plans.