English PhD

The English department offers a wide-ranging course of study that combines historical research with theoretical inquiry in a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment. Our programs are among the most open and flexible in the country. Students take seminars across a number of fields, including American and British literature, modernism, contemporary literature, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, poetics and critical theory. Combining professional rigor with highly individualized mentorship, our graduate programs prepare students to become innovative scholars and teachers of literature, culture, and critical theory.

Curriculum

Required Core (30 credits)

Minimum of 7 ENG lecture or seminars Credits: 21
3 additional seminars in humanities Credits: 9

Elective Courses (12-30 credits)

ENG 600TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6
ENG 601TUT - Supervised Reading Credits: 1 - 8
Any graduate level course approved by advisor

Dissertation (30 credits max.)

Book-length work of original scholarship

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

5 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.