History Speaker Series with José Ernesto Peláez and Doctoral Programs in History

About this episode

José Ernesto Peláez shares insights on his transition from an online Master's program to a doctoral program in History and discusses various aspects of pursuing a doctoral degree.

In this History Speaker Series event, José Ernesto Peláez discusses his research and his experience transitioning from the online Master of Arts degree program in History at Southern New Hampshire University to an in-person doctoral program in History at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Additional topics for discussion include the decision to pursue a doctoral degree, applying to programs, expectations of students in doctoral programs, and strategies for researching and writing history.

People in this episode

Guest: José Ernesto Peláez

Topics covered

• doctoral programs
• research
• writing history
• transitioning from online to in-person education

Keywords

• Southern New Hampshire University
• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
• applying to programs
• expectations of doctoral students
• strategies for research

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: History Speaker Series, Master of Arts

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