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how many degrees will it take to achieve the statues of a historian
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Fernando’s Answer
Hi,
When you get your first degree in History you will be, legally, a "historian". If you would like to be a professor of History (at universities) some extra degrees are needed like a Masters and a PhD degree.
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When you get your first degree in History you will be, legally, a "historian". If you would like to be a professor of History (at universities) some extra degrees are needed like a Masters and a PhD degree.
All the best
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Brooke’s Answer
Hello,
As previously mentioned, once you obtain your Bachelor's in History at the college of your choice you will be regarded as a historian. In addition, throughout your four or so years of undergraduate studies, you will learn the tools needed to comb through archives and find the best articles, newspapers, and other sources available. You will also learn to think like a historian and research like one with the guidance of your professors who will typically be esteemed historians with a Ph.D. degree. Lastly, in most universities, this process will culminate with a historical thesis (paper) on a topic of your choosing. In completing the thesis you would be displaying that you have acquired the skills of a historian and used them to research, write and craft a historical argument in a longer paper. However, you can choose to continue your studies and obtain a Master's or Ph.D. degree (you may need them for certain fields) to further your journey as a historian with more research.
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As previously mentioned, once you obtain your Bachelor's in History at the college of your choice you will be regarded as a historian. In addition, throughout your four or so years of undergraduate studies, you will learn the tools needed to comb through archives and find the best articles, newspapers, and other sources available. You will also learn to think like a historian and research like one with the guidance of your professors who will typically be esteemed historians with a Ph.D. degree. Lastly, in most universities, this process will culminate with a historical thesis (paper) on a topic of your choosing. In completing the thesis you would be displaying that you have acquired the skills of a historian and used them to research, write and craft a historical argument in a longer paper. However, you can choose to continue your studies and obtain a Master's or Ph.D. degree (you may need them for certain fields) to further your journey as a historian with more research.
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Tiarra’s Answer
As a historian, I would say once you have obtained undergraduate degree(s), you are a historian. But based on further research, an historian is someone who has conducted expansive research and has done enough research to obtain expert status. All of these things are usually achieved when you reach thr graduate level (Master's and doctorate level). There are some great programs you can take advantage of like the University if Memphis, which has a 100% online masters program that takes only 2 years. Be looking around because more things have become more convenient since the pandemic.