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Program Curriculum

It is expected that students will enter the Ph.D. program with anÌý M.A., M.F.A., M.S., J.D., or Ph.D. in hand. The Ph.D. curriculum in Cultures, Languages and Literatures is organized as follows:

  1. 2 of CST 7309: Theory and Criticism Ìý(3 credits; variable titles and content, repeatable for credits)
  2. 2 of CST 7936: Interdisciplinary PerspectivesÌý (3 credits; variable titles and content, repeatable for credits)
  3. A minimum of 8 additional graduate courses Ìýat the 6000 or 7000-level (from at least two different departments or schools in the college)
  4. CST 7910 Ìý— Advanced Research and Study (1-9 credits)
  5. CST 7980 Ìý— Dissertation Credits (a minimum of 12 dissertation credits)

TOTAL CREDITS: Ìýa minimum of 48 credits (in addition to the credits brought in from the M.A., M.F.A., or M.S. degree)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ÌýBy the end of the second year of coursework, the student will ask a faculty member to serve as his/her Major Professor for the dissertation. In consultation with the Major Professor, the student will ask at least two-three other faculty members to serve on his/her committee.