In order to complete the Ph.D. Program in English, students need to take a number of required and elective courses, demonstrate either proficiency in two foreign languages or an advanced knowledge of one, pass a qualifying examination, and complete a dissertation prospectus and a dissertation. For more detailed information on these requirements, including a link to download the Handbook for Graduate Study in English, can be found here.
In addition to required department coursework, students can also apply to pursue Designated Emphases or Concurrent Degrees in a number of different fields:
Designated Emphasis in Critical Theory
Designated Emphasis in European Studies
Designated Emphasis in Film and Media Studies
Designated Emphasis in Folklore
Designated Emphasis in Indigenous Language Revitalization
Designated Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Designated Empahsis in New Media
Designated Emphasis in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
Designated Emphasis in Science and Technology Studies