Dr. Cole Jones

Associate Professor

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Biography

T. Cole Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Purdue University specializing in Early America, particularly during the American Revolution. He received his Ph.D. in early American history from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in history from Duke University. His book 'Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution' published by Penn Press in 2020, won the 2021 Society of the Cincinnati Prize and received numerous accolades including the 2022 Excellence in American History Book Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jones has also published articles in several esteemed academic journals, such as the New England Quarterly and the Journal of Military History. His research has been supported by fellowships from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation and the United States Army Center of Military History. He is currently working on a book provisionally titled 'Tory Rising: Insurrection in the Revolutionary South'. Jones is open to inquiries from prospective graduate students interested in the American Revolution.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching courses on American history and supervising graduate students in research.

Courses

Hist 151: American History 1877 Hist 355: American Military Affairs Hist 460: Colonial America Hist 461: Revolutionary Era SCLA 101: Transformative Texts, Critical Thinking

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.