Graduate Program - Doctoral Program

Overview: Sectional Requirements (continued)

FOR COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC

3 seminars: Introductory theory sequence
at least 4 seminars in writing, composition, or rhetoric
at least 2 seminars in literature 2
at least 4 seminars in cultural studies, sociology, ethnic studies, history, or science studies
5 seminars open to choice. Two of these will be independent study courses (LitXX 298) in preparation for qualifying examinations.

TOTAL 18 seminars; 5 years; 4 years for students with MA degrees

FOR CULTURAL STUDIES

3 seminars: Introductory theory sequence
at least 4 seminars in literature 1
at least 2 seminars in literature 2
at least 5 seminars in theory or cultural studies, literature 2 or 3, comparative literature, or composition studies.
4 seminars open to choice. Two of these will be independent study courses (LitXX 298) in preparation for qualifying examinations.

TOTAL 18 seminars; 5 years; 4 years for students with MA degrees