Portrait of Oscar Wilde by Napoleon Sarony. 1882. Library of Congress.
PhD in English and American Literature
In the PhD Program, students move toward specialization in a particular area of study. The requirements include:
- Eight graduate-level courses beyond the MA
- Demonstration of a reading knowledge of two languages at the intermediate level or one language at the advanced level
- Completion of a Qualifying Oral Examination, usually within a year of completion of course work
- Submission of a Dissertation Prospectus
- Completion and defense of a PhD dissertation
For in-depth information about graduate study in English or Creative Writing, please consult the Graduate Bulletin.