Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

English (Ph.D.)


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Doctor of Philosophy, English: Total 54-69 credit hours


Major Area Coursework


Specialization: Literary Studies: Critical: 24 hours


  • Graduate seminars in literature since 1800 (21 credit hours)
  • Additional selection from the criticism courses in the core (3 credit hours)

Specialization: Literary Studies: Creative: 27 hours


  • Graduate seminars in Creative Writing (15 credit hours)
  • Course in applied theory for Creative Writing (3 credit hours)
  • Graduate seminars in literature since 1800 (9 credit hours)

Note:


A minimum of 39 hours of coursework, excluding dissertation hours, must be completed. Other requirements include demonstration of proficiency in a foreign language, completion of comprehensive examinations, and an oral defense of the dissertation. Students should consult the departmental graduate student handbook for additional information.

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